Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe openly pleaded for a quick resolution to the ongoing Alexander Isak transfer saga looming over Tyneside. The Magpies boss insisted that his star striker is more than welcome back in the first team, but the club’s travelling fans offered a rather different message.

Alexander Isak's future has been a huge distraction for Newcastle this summer, and while the team performed well, his absence was costly at Aston Villa.

Eddie Howe has said he hopes the speculation around Alexander Isak's future at the club is "resolved quickly" after he was left out of the side on Saturday.

Viktor Gyokeres failed to find the net against Manchester United in his Arsenal debut and his ability to record a shot oon goal has left some onlookers concerned over his prospects

Eddie Howe has left the door open for the player to re-integrate with the squad as he continues to hold out for a move to Liverpool

Loyalty is a virtue, but in football, business comes first. Isak is now walking the rocky path previously taken by stars like Alexander-Arnold and Kane.

Alexander Isak came in for criticism from sections of the Newcastle United travelling support on Saturday but fans were upset with certain coverage from Villa Park

Sweden boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has leaped to Alexander Isak’s defence - insisting nobody has full knowledge of his situation. Isak sat out of Newcastle United’s pre-season tour of Asia and has been training alone since the squad returned to Tyneside a fortnight ago.