Alexander Isak finally had his say on his absence from NUFC's first team activities, via a statement on Instagram. Club officials sprang into action with a response.
There's little doubt, now, about how Isak feels about his future but without replacement strikers and a suitable bid, it's still difficult to see him getting a move away.
All this leaves Eddie Howe without a centre forward for Monday night's game against Isak's main (only?!) suitors, Liverpool. We speak to The Anfield Wrap's Neil Atkinson about attackers, rivalry, and the dreaded bantz.
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