Liverpool had made a £110m offer, which was rejected by Newcastle. Howe stated that he was not aware of the bid until after it was made, and that the situation is being handled by those in England. He expressed his support for Isak and his desire to see him play for Newcastle again.

When asked if Liverpool's bid had unsettled Isak, Howe said it's difficult to predict what will happen next. He emphasized the importance of dealing with reality, stating that Newcastle had a first bid rejected and now needs to see what happens. He also expressed Newcastle's commitment to fair conduct in the transfer process.

Newcastle United's focus remains on supporting Isak and navigating the complexities of the transfer situation. The club's priority is to do what they believe is right, while also considering the potential outcomes of the situation.