Eddie Howe says he is not sure what will happen next after confirming that Newcastle United rejected a transfer bid for Alexander Isak from Liverpool. The Reds reportedly tabled an offer worth at

Eddie Howe has said the Alexander Isak situation is "far from ideal" but still hopes to see him in a Newcastle shirt after confirming the club rejected an offer from Liverpool.

Liverpool's pursuit of Alexander Isak burst into life on Friday as the Reds launched an official bid for the Newcastle United star. The Reds' offer came after weeks of interest which, according to reports, led to anger from their counterparts in the North East over the delay in entering negotiations.