Eddie Howe sends Alexander Isak clear message as Newcastle boss makes Aston Villa admission

Newcastle’s Eddie Howe faces a striker shortage before their Premier League opener against Aston Villa. Failed pursuits of Joao Pedro and Hugo Ekitike, plus Alexander Isak’s situation, leave Howe scrambling for a goalscorer. Limited time remains to integrate a new signing before the Villa Park clash. Howe acknowledges Callum Wilson and Isak’s absences create a significant void.

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