Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe says he would not hesitate to "trust" Alexander Isak with the responsibility of leading the line in his attack. Isak stated that trust had been broken between himself and the club over "promises" that were never fulfilled by posting: "When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue."

After three failed attempts to sign the striker, Newcastle United will finally come up against Hugo Ekitike on Monday night.

Isak was the subject of a 110 million pounds ($148.34 million) bid from Liverpool earlier this month, according to media reports, and in a social media post on Tuesday accused Newcastle of breaking promises.

Liverpool have been linked with a move for Newcastle United star Alexander Isak, who has insisted that his time at St James' Park is over following the departure of Hugo Ekitike