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.

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Eddie Howe fielded eight questions on the striker during Saturday's 15-minute press conference. The situation is beyond a distraction now

The Gunners are on to their second game of their Far Eastern venture, having beaten Milan 1–0 at the Singapore National Stadium in the week. Newcastle, meanwhile, were thumped 4–0 at Celtic Park last weekend after starting their summer with a 4–0 victory over the lowly Carlisle United.

The 2024-25 campaign turned out to be one for the history books at St. James' Park, as Newcastle United punched their ticket back to the Champions League and ended a near three-decade wait for domestic silverware.

Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle have a decision to make on Alexander Isak's future but reiterated his hope that the striker will stay at the club this season.

Newcastle United has struggled to land its top targets this summer and could now lose Alexander Isak to a Premier League rival.

Liverpool have previously communicated their interest in Isak and over doing a deal in the region of £120million.

However, it was Arsenal's 15-year-old academy products, midfielder Max Downman and centre-back Marli Salmon, who also impressed with their cameos and were the main subject of Arteta's post-match press conference, with the mood surrounding the club fairly postive.

Max Clark has signed a one-year contract to remain with Newcastle Falcons for the forthcoming season. Clark initially joined Newcastle on a three-month deal last December, which was subsequently extended until the end of the campaign. The 29-year-old former Bath and Dragons player scored two tries in his 11 appearances for the Falcons.

Telegraph Sport also understands that the Saudis, not Eddie Howe, will make final call on Alexander Isak’s future