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.

The Swedish star is back with the Magpies after not flying out for their pre-season tour, after which he indicated his intention to pursue a transfer to Liverpool. The Reds' bid fell far short of Newcastle's valuation with no movement since, and Howe has insisted that he now return to Tyneside to prepare for the new season.