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title: "Newcastle: Alexander Isak still waiting on work permit"
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language: "en-GB"
author: "Will Seager"
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published: "2022-08-31T08:44:36Z"
modified: "2022-08-31T08:44:36Z"
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# Newcastle: Alexander Isak still waiting on work permit

**[Newcastle United](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/newcastle-united-news/)’s club-record arrival Alexander Isak is still waiting to receive his work permit ahead of Wednesday night’s [Premier League](https://www.footballtransfertavern.com/premier-league-news/) clash against Liverpool, according to Daily Mail journalist Craig Hope.**

### **The Lowdown: Recent results**

The Magpies emerged from the weekend with an extra point after Allan Saint-Maximin saved the side from defeat with a [1-1 draw](https://www.skysports.com/football/wolverhampton-wanderers-vs-newcastle-united/464674) against Wolverhampton Wanderers, scoring a sensational strike in the 90th minute.

The Tyneside outfit now sit [seventh place](https://www.skysports.com/premier-league-table) in the Premier League table, having gained six points from their opening four games.

The Toon make the trip to Anfield on Wednesday night following Liverpool’s emphatic [9-0 demolition](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11095/12682759/liverpool-9-0-bournemouth-rampant-reds-equal-premier-league-record-win) of Bournemouth at the weekend.

### **The Latest: Isak’s work permit**

Having arrived at St James’ Park [on Friday](https://www.skysports.com/football/news/11678/12681193/alexander-isak-newcastle-sign-striker-from-real-sociedad-for-club-record-63m), fans were hoping to see new signing Isak in action in their upcoming clash against the Reds.

However, Hope has shared an update ahead of the Liverpool game, possibly dealing a blow for Eddie Howe and his team selection.

Taking to [Twitter](https://twitter.com/CraigHope_DM/status/1564538418113220608), the reliable journalist claimed:

“Alexander Isak has not yet received his work permit & Newcastle can wait until 75mins before kick-off at Liverpool tomorrow for it to arrive. Eddie Howe said: ‘I desperately hope (it comes through). There is no guarantee as I sit here now. It could go down to the wire.’”

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### **The Verdict: Wilson also missing…**

If the 22-year-old is unable to play Wednesday night, this will come as a big blow to Howe, as he is already without number nine Callum Wilson.

The former Bournemouth frontman [limped off the pitch](https://www.skysports.com/football/newcastle-united-vs-manchester-city/464662) against Manchester City in the 70th minute with a hamstring injury.

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Having already missed the Magpies’ EFL Cup clash against Tranmere Rovers and Sunday’s Premier League visit to the Molineux, Wilson is still [expected to miss](https://cominghomenewcastle.sbnation.com/2022/8/29/23326552/callum-wilson-bruno-guimaraes-to-miss-weeks-emil-krafth-out-with-an-acl-injury-eddie-howe-transfers) a couple of weeks whilst he recovers.

Therefore, with Howe expecting Isak to take his place in the starting line-up, the wait for his work permit will be a tentative one for the Newcastle boss.