Isak is reported to have turned down the offer of a new contract at Newcastle and has not travelled with the pre-season squad after expressing an interest in leaving the club this summer. The Magpies insist his absence is due to a thigh injury.

An enlightening investigation of how Premier League clubs are spending more on younger players plus Isak sets tongues wagging

Lee Johnson from the Newcastle podcast True Faith says what should have been a transformative summer for the Magpies "seems to be turning into a bit of a nightmare". Eddie Howe had already said he was "frustrated" by the lack of business they have been able to do in this window,

Liverpool are pressing on with their plans to sign Alexander Isak. The Swedish striker has not travelled with Newcastle for their preseason tour to Asia - waiting behind with what has been officially

An enlightening investigation of how Premier League clubs are spending more on younger players plus Isak sets tongues wagging

Liverpool are poised to make a British record bid for Newcastle and Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25. (Mail+ - subscription required) Bayern Munich are set to bid again for Luis Diaz and talks will continue, with Liverpool aware of the winger's desire to leave. (Fabrizio Romano)

The decision on Alexander Isak’s future will be made by Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and PIF as the club continue to insist the striker is not for sale.