Eddie Howe has revealed he has NOT spoken to Alexander Isak since his bombshell statement and admits that Newcastle are in a ‘lose-lose’ situation - given the exiled striker will either leave or stay against his wishes.
The head coach still believes the Swede can return to the squad and that is his hope, despite being ‘saddened’ by the statement released on Tuesday evening.
In it, Isak accused the club of ‘broken promises’ and spoke of a ‘loss of trust’, reaffirming his desire to leave.
Newcastle, though, have been unable to sign the two strikers - they are struggling to bring in one - that would have allowed them to negotiate with suitors Liverpool, who they face at St James’ Park on Monday.