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Eddie Howe admits Alexander Isak unlikely to feature in Premier League opener against Aston Villa with Newcastle star continuing to push for Liverpool move

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has reaffirmed that Alexander Isak remains part of the club’s long-term plans, but admitted the Sweden international cannot currently train with the squad or feature in their Premier League curtain-raiser against Aston Villa. The decision comes amid mounting transfer speculation linking the forward with a transfer to the reigning English champions Liverpool.

VIDEO: Birmingham fan jumps barrier in effort to fight Ipswich players as Tom Brady's Blues kick off Championship return with feisty draw

The 2024/25 Championship season began with more drama off the ball than on it, as Birmingham City’s opening clash with Ipswich Town at St Andrew’s on Friday night descended into chaos during stoppage time. A tense contest, decided by a stoppage-time penalty, was overshadowed by a heated player confrontation and an alarming pitch invasion.