Isak impasse leaves Howe a double loser

EDDIE HOWE admits Newcastle are in "a lose-lose" situation over the Alexander Isak saga.

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The Toon chief, who confirmed the wantaway Swede won't be involved against Liverpool on Monday night, still hopes the striker will play for Newcastle again. But with the Magpies refusing to sell and Isak refusing to play, there is an impasse.