Eddie Howe stated he hopes to proceed working with Alexander Isak because the Newcastle ahead’s switch saga continues.
The Sweden worldwide at the moment trains on his personal as he seeks a transfer away from the Magpies, with Howe additionally confirming the striker will miss Monday’s essential fixture in opposition to Liverpool.
Isak scored 23 league objectives for Newcastle final season, with solely Mohammed Salah discovering the online extra usually (29), and likewise scored of their EFL Cup closing in opposition to Liverpool to assist safe their first main trophy in 56 years.
In a press release launched earlier this week, Isak claimed “damaged guarantees” have been the primary motive behind his want to maneuver on from the membership.
Howe revealed he did maintain conversations with Isak concerning the 25-year-old’s future on the membership, however admitted the scenario is “regrettable”.
“Me and Alex had conversations, sure I’m not going to disclaim that,” stated Howe in his press convention.
“Particular person conversations are higher off remaining personal. Sure, we had conversations about his future.
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Eddie Howe speaks to the media forward of Monday’s recreation at St. James’ Park
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“This case is regrettable. Not one thing we needed or Alex needed. I’m speaking about his conduct day by day, his professionalism, he’s very dedicated, very pushed, and really skilled.
“Others could make their very own opinion, however I’m providing you with background concerning the participant I do know on a regular basis.
“Belief is earnt each methods and that needs to be a relationship that you just develop.
“I’ve gone on that journey with Alex so I don’t suppose now we have any points on a footballing facet in any respect. I hope I can work with him once more and get him again to his best possible.”
Former Newcastle participant Alan Shearer, together with Wayne Rooney, consider it’s unlikely that the gamers would need Isak again within the squad, however Howe thinks in another way.
Howe added: “There isn’t any doubt how the gamers will really feel, they are going to really feel the identical means as I do.
“Alex is an excellent participant and an excellent individual and character. He needs to achieve his profession and this has been a very troublesome scenario for him and for the gamers that now we have to see us with out him.
“If Alex determined to come back again and play for us the gamers would welcome him again.
“In fact [I want him to], he’s contracted to us and he’s our participant. My want is that he will likely be taking part in with us on Monday and 100% I wish to see him again in a Newcastle shirt.”