Sky Sports News reporter Keith Downie answers the key questions around Alexander Isaks Newcastle future, the clubs frustrating summer transfer window so far after missing out on several targets and where they need to strengthen,

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Newcastle United's squad are set to become unhappy while Eddie Howe's men continue to negotiate a new deal with Alexander Isak.

Liverpool’s interest in Isak is longstanding, and with Hugo Ekitike arriving from Eintracht Frankfurt for £69 million, it might appear that the Reds are done for this window. But sources close to the club suggest Isak remains firmly on their radar.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe said he is confident that striker Alexander Isak will be at the Premier League club at the start of the 2025-26 season, after leaving the Swede out of their 4-0 friendly loss to Celtic due to transfer talk.

Following Callum Wilson’s exit and the failure to sign Joao Pedro or Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle have been left alarmingly short up top. Remove Isak and they appear toothless, which is unnerving given his durability will be tested across 2025-26 with the additional demands of Champions League football.

Alexander Isak's huge demands over a new contract have created a huge issue at Newcastle, while Eddie Howe's latest comments also offer Liverpool new hope.