The Sweden international missed the Magpies preseason tour of Singapore and South Korea due to 'minor thigh injury' which later transpired to confirmation of him asking to be left out. Isak has told Eddie Howe and the Newcastle hierarchy that he wants to 'explore opportunities away from the club this summer'.

Alexander Isak is set for showdown talks Eddie Howe this week after returning to the Newcastle training ground. Isak was at the Newcastle training ground on Monday after returning from Spain, as he waits on a second bid for Liverpool after their £110million offer was rejected.

Amid the Alexander Isak transfer saga, Newcastle United have rejoined the race to sign a £50million Liverpool target, according to reports. With just over a week before the new Premier League season starts, Isak’s future is up in the air, with the striker keen on a move to Anfield.