Newcastle boss Eddie Howe coy on Alexander Isak link but expects more transfer business
- Planet Sport writer
- 24 August 2022
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe revealed he expects the club to make “at least one” more signing before the end of the transfer window.
With uncertainty surrounding the fitness of Callum Wilson, who has this week been sent for a scan on a tight hamstring, there are reports stating Newcastle are close to agreeing a fee with Real Sociedad for striker Alexander Isak.
Howe, speaking after Newcastle moved into the Carabao Cup third round with a hard-fought 2-1 win at League Two Tranmere, was tight-lipped about the rumours but anticipates more incomings before next Thursday.
"It's difficult to put a number on it but at least one," said Howe, who has brought in Nick Pope, Sven Botman and Matt Targett this summer.
"We were looking at the attacking areas of the pitch, I don't think that's a huge secret. I won't go into any more detail on that."
Looking back at the win over Tranmere, Howe added: "It was hard-fought, competitive, they were very good defensively and physically.
"It was a good examination of our attitude, our organisation and our commitment and the lads passed the test with flying colours. They managed a difficult last 20 minutes superbly.
"This wasn't about free-flowing football as much as we wanted it to be. We didn't really get in any rhythm with the ball. Although we had a lot of it, I don't think we penetrated enough.
"But what we did do well is we dug in and found a way to win."
