Isak was left out of Newcastle's squad for their pre-season friendly defeat at Celtic on Saturday, despite being fit.

Newcastle United’s head coach has fanned the flames of speculation Alexander Isak's future despite Newcastle holding a strong position.

But what if a late door has just opened up for their long-time No.1 target, Alexander Isak? Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe was ambiguous when asked about the striker following a pre-season friendly against Celtic, hinting that Isak’s head wasn’t in the right place following speculation surrounding his future.

Isak has attracted interest from Liverpool but Elanga did not want to be drawn into where his friend's future may lie.

Liverpool's interest in Alexander Isak was - or rather is - entirely genuine. Newcastle United, at least publicly, have maintained that the 25-year-old Sweden international simply is not for sale. But when the Reds stepped up their efforts to land the striker earlier this week, it suggested they had had some private encouragement to the contrary.

One name dominating the conversation is Alexander Isak, with Panenka LFC offering a fascinating analysis of why the Swedish forward is at the top of Liverpool’s shortlist. “If he’s not available, then they will turn to sign Hugo Ekitike.

Liverpool have learned a blockbuster move for Alexander Isak is still ON, thanks to Newcastle's owners, with Fabrizio Romano sharing the player's thoughts.