Waugh: Howe was afforded an extension under Dan Ashworth during the summer of 2022 and, in secret, he was given another deal the following off-season. That was only revealed in July last year by Eales when he was asked directly by The Athletic during a video call with reporters.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is training away from the club's first team after Eddie Howe made the decision following the striker making it clear that he wants a transfer