Isak has not joined his Newcastle team-mates for their pre-season tour of Asia, which begins with a match against Arsenal in Singapore on Sunday

Eddie Howe fielded eight questions on the striker during Saturday's 15-minute press conference. The situation is beyond a distraction now

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has said striker Alexander Isak’s future will be decided by the club’s ownership..

Just how good is Alexander Isak? Can the Magpies compete on all fronts without him? Would paying the Swede upset the Newcastle project?

Liverpool’s admiration for Isak isn’t new. The Swedish international has long drawn glances from Anfield, but recent developments have added real urgency. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Isak recently asked not to travel with Newcastle’s squad on their pre-season tour — a move that rarely signifies contentment.

Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle United’s board “have a decision to make” when it comes to Alexander Isak’s future, but insists that whatever the outcome it must be in the best interests of the club.

Rebecca Lowe, Tim Howard, and Robbie Earle have a roundtable discussion regarding Liverpool's outlook next season if they're able to sign star striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle.

Alexander Isak's wish to quit Newcastle can be traced back to summer 2024 with three factors now cited as reasons behind the Liverpool target's unhappiness.