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

Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle United is uncertain as fresh interest from abroad sparks speculation over a potential summer move.

Newcastle are beaten 4-0 by Celtic in their first pre-season fixture, with striker Alexander Isak left out of the Magpies squad.

It was previously reported early in the week that Newcastle United had seen an €80m (£69.5m) offer rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt for Hugo Ekitike. I would have been more than happy for United to have signed the 23 year old as second striker to Alexander Isak,

Newcastle United were without Alexander Isak as they suffered a heavy defeat against Celtic in Glasgow.Eddie Howe admitted that the Swede was not included after speculation of his future although his

Newcastle have received a PSR update from a finance expert, but despite interest from Liverpool, selling Isak would be "disastrous".

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.

Newcastle believe patience is required and, while they have already had to recalibrate after failing to secure top targets, the interim transfer team — driven by Andy Howe, the assistant head of recruitment and Eddie’s nephew, and Steve Nickson, the head of recruitment — are continuing to pursue multiple deals across several positions.