This article was originally published on www.si.com as Alexander Isak: Eddie Howe Makes Admission After Failed Liverpool Bid. Eddie Howe has stressed his desire to see Alexander Isak play for Newcastle United again after Liverpool failed with a bid for the Sweden striker, but confessed he did not know if this was the end of the transfer saga.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that Liverpool 's bid for Alexander Isak was rejected amid reports the club have beaten Manchester United to the signing of Benjamin Sesko.

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.