Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has put his defenders on red alert as they prepare to come up against a man he wanted them to line up alongside this season.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remains hopeful Alexander Isak can be reintegrated to the squad despite the disgruntled striker saying his relationship with the club cannot continue in an explosive midweek post on social media.

Former Premier League star Troy Deeney believes that Alexander Isak needs to take a page out of his book if he is to force through his move to Liverpool this summer. The forward is keen to leave Newcastle and went public with his feelings on the saga, alluding to how promises have been broken by the club with their ‘no sale’ stance.