Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has described the situation with Alexander Isak as “complex” and “far from ideal.” Isak has made it clear that he wants to leave Newcastle this summer and was left out of the squad for their pre-season tour to Singapore and South Korea.

Eddie Howe has admitted he does not know if Alexander Isak will return to training with Newcastle United next week after Liverpool had a bid rejected for the forward

Liverpool are prepared to smash their transfer record once again to sign Newcastle's Alexander Isak, but have seen a bid rejected - with the Magpies seeking a eye-watering £150m for their star striker