Alexander Isak's future has been a huge distraction for Newcastle this summer, and while the team performed well, his absence was costly at Aston Villa.

Eddie Howe has refused to rule out Alexander Isak being fined by Newcastle United for failing to fulfil his duties in the Premier League. The forward has trained alone ever since his side returned from a pre-season tour of the Far East.

The Newcastle striker is this summer's transfer saga but his is a familiar tale when a footballer wants to make a move happen