Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that wantaway striker Alexander Isak will once again be absent when his suitors Liverpool visit St James' Park on Monday, and has voiced his dismay at the transfer saga unfolding "publicly."

Isak hasn't reintegrated with the Newcastle side this summer amid interest from Liverpool, who sources told ESPN had a bid rejected at the beginning of August. The Sweden international released a statement this week saying that he had lost trust with Newcastle due to broken promises, which the club responded by insisting the conditions for his departure had not been met.

Newcastle play Liverpool in their next Premier League fixture.

"There's been no change -- he won't be a part of the squad for this weekend's game," Howe said in his news

See Full Page