Isak was left out of the squad for the Magpies pre-season friendly against Celtic with manager Eddie Howe admitting he wanted to remove him from ‘scrutiny’ due to the speculation he may leave the club.

Newcastle remain determined to keep Alexander Isak and will not be bullied into a sale, amid some worrying claims made by the Liverpool target's agent.

Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle United has taken another twist after reports his team are considering a huge offer for the striker with a massive fee