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Newcastle endured a gut-wrenching last-minute Premier League loss to Arne Slot's Liverpool at St. James' Park on Monday.
Anthony Gordon was shown the red card just before the interval for a rash tackle on Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk, while Bruno Guimaraes and William Osula scored for the home side in the 3-2 defeat.
Off the pitch, Newcastle has been busy in the summer transfer market, bolstering the squad with Anthony Elanga, Jacob Ramsey, and Malick Thiaw. However, the future of Alexander Isak has been a hot topic this summer, but the club management has remained firm that he is not up for grabs.
Liverpool has already had an offer for the Swedish forward turned down.
While Newcastle saw a bid for Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen rejected as the club seeks to fill Callum Wilson's boots.
Newcastle's need to keep hold of Isak has only grown after losing to Liverpool, the club that wants to sign the prolific striker, over the coming days.
Ahead of the clash against Liverpool, Newcastle co-owner Jamie Reuben and a delegation from Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund - Newcastle's majority owner - paid a visit to Isak at his residence, in an attempt to convince him to stay put at St. James' Park.
As per the Daily Mail, the club's preference is for the Swede to return to training and play for the team once more.
The report also suggests that if Isak pledges his future to the club this season, then talks would also encompass the possibility of a new contract.
As per Chronicle Live, Newcastle is pulling out all the stops to reintegrate Isak into the squad as the transfer window draws to a close.
With his future up in the air, Howe and his team realize they may need the striker's return more than ever.
Gordon's red card, which will see him benched for the next three matches, has made the situation even more urgent.
Meanwhile, journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Newcastle is being considered as a potential new home for Nicolas Jackson.
The 24-year-old is set to depart from Chelsea this summer, and Tavolieri suggests that the Magpies are ready to meet the player's terms and are in advanced talks to seal the deal.
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