Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle have a decision to make on Alexander Isak's future but reiterated his hope that the striker will stay at the club this season.

Just how good is Alexander Isak? Can the Magpies compete on all fronts without him? Would paying the Swede upset the Newcastle project?

Eddie Howe has not eased uncertainty over Alexander Isak's Newcastle United future by admitting that there are no ongoing contract talks with the wantaway striker. Isak wants to leave St. James' Park this summer and is eyeing a blockbuster switch to Liverpool, who were ready to splash £120million for his signature earlier in the month.