Eddie Howe: Isaac s decision is on the board of directors, we have financial initiatives and ambitions
Recently, media reported that Newcastle striker Isaac hopes to transfer to Liverpool, and Newcastle coach Eddie Howe talked about this topic in an interview.
He said: "I did not set a timetable for this matter. In this case, we must focus on the interests of the club and everything should be considered based on this. The club will make the right decision based on the information they have to ensure the development of the club. Regardless of the situation in Isaac, we will try our best to make the best decisions and continue to improve the team's strength as much as possible. This is the direction of our efforts.
"However, I think there is a bigger global problem here, and the entire club needs to make decisions together. Especially for the owners and the board, because you have to consider that transfers today often involve huge amounts of money. The coach certainly has his own opinions, but the final decision is still in the hands of the board of directors.
"Of course there are a lot of things going on behind Isaac, and he certainly knows that he is on the news every day, and I believe it is not an easy thing for anyone in this situation. For obvious reasons, the conversation between Isaac and the club or me personally will remain private, and we have a very good relationship with Isaac. He has been a great player and is also very popular in the locker room.
"We certainly want to see him continue to play for Newcastle, and I certainly hope he stays there. I said last weekend that I am very confident in Isaac's stay in the team. I haven't seen anything that will change my point of view yet, but in football, no one can tell what will happen in the future.
"In short, the future development of the club must be in its own interests. At present, we have absolute financial initiative and we are full of ambitions for success. The team is also looking forward to the arrival of the new season. We need to strengthen the team's lineup, continue to improve our strength, and keep the club upward momentum. As far as I know, there is no negotiation at the moment, and it may unfold at some point in the future, just like many things that may happen."