Newcastle United could be without Alexander Isak for their trip to Anfield on Wednesday as they sweat over the international clearance of the forward.
Isak made the move to St James' Park from Real Sociedad for a fee in the region of £60m last week, and despite the deal being signed and sealed, the forward is still awaiting international clearance which would allow him to make his debut for the mega-rich Saudi-backed side.
“I desperately hope so," said Howe when asked about the chances of the former Borussia Dortmund and Sociedad striker receiving the desired paperwork ahead of the Magpies' trip to Anfield. "We are in the hands of other people.
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