Alexander Isak is now one of the most sought-after players of the summer. While Newcastle is eager to keep their star striker, both Liverpool and Al Hilal are ready to break transfer records to sign him.

Here are some of the boss' key answers around Isak, his squad's fitness and transfer activity. Eddie Howe wants to keep Alexander Isak at the football club. That is a view shared by the ownership on Tyneside. There is still every chance he remains at St James' Park beyond the summer.

The Reds have already snapped-up Hugo Ekitike, for whom Newcastle made Eintracht Frankfurt an unsuccessful £70million offer before ending their pursuit of the Frenchman. However, they reportedly are interested in several other strikers as they continue trying to strengthen their squad after qualifying for the Champions League.