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 manager Eddie Howe has admitted to talkSPORT that the ongoing Alexander Isak transfer saga is harming his side’s focus, urging for a quick resolution as Anthony Gordon steps up in the striker’s absence.

Eddie Howe has urged Newcastle to resolve Alexander Isak's future quickly after the striker missed their 0-0 draw with Aston Villa. The manager insists the door is open for Isak, but stressed the club needs clarity to avoid distractions this season.

Eddie Howe Keeps Door Open for Alexander Isak Amid Newcastle UncertaintyEddie Howe has made it clear that Alexander Isak’s future remains unresolved but insists the door is “well and truly”

The summer has been dominated by the transfer window, and with more than two weeks to go until it closes on September 1, that's not likely to change even with the return of the action on the pitch. Newcastle remain embroiled in a messy situation over Alexander Isak's future, with the Swedish striker unavailable for Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.

Eddie Howe has broken his silence on an imminent Newcastle United signing following Saturday’s 0-0 draw at Aston Villa.

Jacob Ramsey has swapped Aston Villa for Newcastle United and will wear the No.41 shirt on Tyneside after the Magpies took advantage of the Villans PSR issues to land the former England Under-21 star