Eddie Howe says Newcastle have but to obtain a proper supply for wantaway striker Alexander Isak and insists the participant’s future stays within the membership’s arms “to a level”.
Howe was talking from Seoul the place the Magpies tackle a Ok.League XI tomorrow within the newest recreation of their pre-season tour of the Far East.
Isak isn’t in South Korea after reporting a minor thigh damage however has made it clear to membership chiefs that he needs to discover a transfer away from St James’ Park.
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We need to maintain Isak – Howe
Liverpool are the frontrunners within the race for the 25-year-old Sweden worldwide however Howe insists Newcastle need to maintain a participant that has one other three years to run on his contract.
He informed Mail Sport: “He remains to be our participant. He’s contracted to us. We, to a level, management what’s subsequent for him. I might like to consider all prospects are nonetheless accessible to us. My want is that he stays, however that’s not in my full management.
“We haven’t obtained a proper supply for Alex, from any membership. My want is that he stays and we see him taking part in once more subsequent yr.”
Howe additionally claimed he had not spoken to any of the membership’s Saudi possession group over current days concerning Isak’s future.
“No, I haven’t,” he mentioned. “Mainly for the actual fact I’ve been travelling and as we speak we’ve been engaged on the coaching for this afternoon. With these journeys, they’re at all times so intense. Of course, I’m involved with the folks I have to be involved with again at house, nevertheless it’s very minimal contact once you’re away.”
Newcastle gained’t make any panic strikes – Howe
It has been a irritating window for Newcastle with a number of of the membership’s high targets opting to maneuver elsewhere. They have missed out on Joao Pedro, Bryan Mbeumo and James Trafford whereas a transfer for Yoane Wissa has stalled as a result of Brentford’s reluctance to promote.
A striker stays a precedence, even when Isak stays, however Howe insists the membership gained’t be panicked into making a rash transfer.
He mentioned: “It is a crucial time for us. There is a lot to soak up. We should deliver the proper kind of participant in. We ought to by no means act out of character and will work how we at all times have within the window. That is in a strategic manner.
“If the proper participant isn’t accessible to us for the proper worth, then we are able to’t do the offers. Everything has to fall in line. We want to add depth and high quality to the areas that now we have recognized. Fingers crossed we are able to get offers finished.”
Injury-prone centre-half Sven Botman sustained a groin drawback within the 3-2 defeat to Arsenal in Singapore on Sunday and gained’t play tomorrow.
