Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted the cold war with wantaway striker Alexander Isak is far from ideal as his side prepare to start the Premier League season without their prolific goalscorer.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is training away from the club's first team after Eddie Howe made the decision following the striker making it clear that he wants a transfer

Eddie Howe made the decision for Alexander Isak to train away from the Newcastle United squad due to the ongoing saga and the striker pushing for a move away