Eddie Howe has said that Alexander Isak's future at the club is not fully in his control as speculation surrounding his star striker continues to grow.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe insisted that the Magpies are still waiting for a formal offer for notable Liverpool target Alexander Isak. The Premier League champions were reportedly tipped to make a record-breaking bid for Isak in the region of £120 million ($160 million) in the middle of July.

Arne Slot will be salivating at the prospect of his attacking options for the new season as Liverpool attempt to pull off a record-breaking deal for.

Liverpool's sales have covered their huge expenditure this summer in accounting terms meaning a big Isak deal is doable

Newcastle are set to use the money from Alexander Isak’s potential sale to Liverpool to buy two new strikers, according to reports. Fabrizio Romano revealed earlier on Tuesday that Liverpool now have a “60 per cent” chance of signing Isak this summer as the Magpies continue to mull over a potential sale.

Newcastle United will have been optimistic heading into the transfer window, but it's fair to say things have not been going their way

Eddie Howe has admitted that Alexander Isak’s Newcastle United future is not in his “full control”. The Sweden international has made clear he wants to leave the club this summer with Liverpool previously communicating their interest in a move for the 25-year-old.

Liverpool have been credited for “agreeing a brilliant deal” as club chiefs have made a decision on Alexander Isak and they “can keep spending”. After doing little business in recent transfer windows, Liverpool have made a statement this summer and have spent around £260m on six signings.