Eddie Howe gives a clear explanation for Alexander Isak’s absence during Newcastle United’s 4-0 pre-season loss to Celtic.

Alexander Isak was absent from the Newcastle squad which was beaten by Celtic in a pre-season friendly on Saturday - and Eddie Howe then clarified why he'd been left out

Eddie Howe admits it is not possible to 100% guarantee that Alexander Isak will still be a Newcastle player at the end of the transfer window. The Magpies’ talismanic striker has been heavily linked with a British record transfer move to Liverpool this week, while Arsenal are known to have been long-standing admirers.