Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe could have a full squad available to him for Monday night's Premier League showdown with Liverpool at St James' Park. Alexander Isak aside, the Magpies boss could welcome back midfielder Joe Willock to his squad after ...

Howe has had to deal with the club being unable to land a number of his main transfer targets so far, such as Hugo Ekitike, Bryan Mbeumo, James Trafford and Liam Delap, while star man Alexander Isak desperately wants out, and so keeping Livramento would serve as a big boost in the face of numerous setbacks.

The signing of Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa has plugged the gap left by Sean Longstaff ’s departure, with Howe now having six central midfielders to pick from this season. Joe Willock’s current injury issues and recent fitness track record will also be a concern for the club going forward.

Eddie Howe has shared his transfer plans for a key position ahead of the Aston Villa match, while uncertainty over Isak’s future continues.

Lewis Miley's future at Newcastle has been uncertain as they aim to consolidate themselves in the Premier League's top five this season.

The summer has been dominated by the transfer window, and with more than two weeks to go until it closes on September 1, that's not likely to change even with the return of the action on the pitch. Newcastle remain embroiled in a messy situation over Alexander Isak's future, with the Swedish striker unavailable for Saturday's lunchtime kick-off.

Eddie Howe has told talkSPORT that Newcastle are looking for a resolution to the ongoing Alexander Isak transfer saga. The Swedish striker didn’t feature in the Magpies Premier League opener

Eddie Howe wants to avoid another Alexander Isak situation as Newcastle eye up a move to sign Jorgen Strand Larsen.