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.

Alexander Isak remains a player of interest heading into the final weeks of the summer transfer window. Liverpool are heavily linked with the Sweden international, who is believed to be keen on a move to Anfield.