Alexander Isak forced to train alone at Newcastle amid Liverpool transfer links
Alexander Isak’s Newcastle United future remains unclear
- Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was instructed to train separately from the main squad on Wednesday, following his absence from the pre-season tour.
- Isak did not join the team's pre-season trip to Singapore and South Korea, ostensibly due to a minor thigh injury, but also after expressing a desire to explore transfer options amid interest from Liverpool.
- Head coach Eddie Howe publicly stated that players must “earn the right to train” and cannot “act poorly”, implying repercussions for Isak's actions.
- Isak, who has three years left on his contract and has resisted new deal overtures, faces clear-the-air talks with Howe, with Newcastle valuing him at £150 million.
- The club is actively seeking another striker, having made a bid for Benjamin Sesko and missed other targets, further complicating the transfer window for Newcastle.