Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has urged Alexander Isak to provide "clarity" on his future. The conclusion of today's match at Villa Park saw fans expressing their dissatisfaction with the Swedish international, with Howe now asserting that it's up to Isak to sort out his situation.

Eddie Howe has told talkSPORT that Newcastle are looking for a resolution to the ongoing Alexander Isak transfer saga. The Swedish striker didn’t feature in the Magpies Premier League opener

Eddie Howe has shared his transfer plans for a key position ahead of the Aston Villa match, while uncertainty over Isak’s future continues.

NEWCASTLE United will strengthen in an area of the squad that has been a "concern" for head coach Eddie Howe, with Jacob Ramsey set to be unveiled as the club's fifth signing of the summer.

Eddie Howe has overseen a summer of change at St James' Park with bold Newcastle United exits and shrewd incomings

Nigel: A good fit. Dynamic, can score, energetic and positionally flexible. All the attributes Eddie Howe likes in a young player. He will gel well with our current first three midfielders and I do not see him as a step down if any of them are unable to play. Jacob will get plenty of playing time.

Newcastle United dominated possession but could not convert their chances in a scoreless Premier League draw at 10-man Aston Villa on Saturday, with Eddie Howe's visitors missing striker Alexander Isak,

Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa on Saturday