Wayne Rooney was involved in transfer sagas in his playing career and says in his new podcast it will be hard for Alexander Isak to stay at Newcastle.

Alexander Isak's transfer saga is dragging on, with the striker set to miss Newcastle United's opening Premier League clash at Aston Villa, but there is some belief a resolution could yet be found

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted the cold war with wantaway striker Alexander Isak is far from ideal as his side prepare to start the Premier League season without their prolific goalscorer.