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'.

Liverpool have been handed a major boost in their quest to sign Alexander Isak after a trusted journalist revealed the striker has “probably played his last game for Newcastle” and with the striker’s actions over the last week forcing Eddie Howe to pursue his replacement with such “gusto”.

Alexander Isak is facing showdown talks with Newcastle boss Eddie Howe after returning to Tyneside.