'I want players who really want to play for this club' - Eddie Howe suggests Alexander Isak WILL be allowed to leave amid Liverpool transfer saga

Earlier on Saturday, reports emerged that Newcastle United do not intend to sell Isak in the summer transfer window, despite the player's wish to leave the club. The club's decision even left the Sweden international fuming, who has been training alone, away from the first team. 

Now, Magpies boss Howe has provided an update on the transfer of the player, as he claimed that he will only work with players who want to play for the club. The statement was a clear hint that Newcastle have changed their stance and could now actually sanction Isak's transfer. 

Speaking to journalist Craig Hope, the Newcastle manager said: "No, that’s not something I'm aware of. I have no knowledge of that. I want players who really want to play for this club."

It remains to be seen if the Reds would come up with an improved offer for Isak after seeing their initial bid worth £110m rejected by Newcastle.