Alexander Isak remains adamant he wants to leave Newcastle United despite the intervention of chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan who is keen to broker a deal that leads to the striker remaining at the club.

However, that could soon change. According to reports from The Daily Mail, Newcastle owner Jamie Reuben and Public Investment Fund (PIF) delegation met with Isak at his home in an attempt to convince him to remain at the club and return to Howe's squad, with a view to him playing against Leeds.

Alexander Isak has reportedly reaffirmed his intention to join Liverpool after meeting with Newcastle United owners