Eddie Howe insists there is still time for Alexander Isak to be reintegrated into the Newcastle United squad as he urged the forward to "decide what he wants to do". Isak was left out of Newcastle's squad to face Aston Villa in their opening Premier League match on Saturday.

Alexander Isak was absent at Newcastle played out a goalless draw with Aston Villa at Villa Park on Saturday, and the Magpies welcome Liverpool to Tyneside next Monday

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has thrown the gauntlet down to Alexander Isak to give everybody "clarity" on his future. The end of the game at Villa Park today resulted in supporters vocalising their unhappiness with the Sweden international with Howe now insisting it is down to Isak to resolve his situation.