Eddie Howe has admitted that Alexander Isak’s Newcastle United future is not in his “full control”. Isak has made clear he wants to leave the club this summer with Liverpool previously communicating their interest in a move for the 25-year-old.

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Alexander Isak is now missing from Newcastle training as Liverpool prepare a record bid. The Sweden international pulled out of Newcastle’s pre-season tour in Asia last week, and withdrew from training altogether due to a minor thigh problem.

Eddie Howe conceded that Alexander Isak's future is not fully in his hands as Newcastle United battle to keep their star striker. Isak has not travelled with the rest of Newcastle's squad for their pre-season tour of Asia. The forward, who plundered 23 Premier League goals last season, has reportedly asked to leave the club.

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Darwin Nunez could depart too as Liverpool attempt to sign Alexander Isak – and the Uruguay international has responded in fascinating fashion amidst this saga. Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail has been present in Tokyo as Liverpool prepare to play Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday, and the South American striker caught his eye.

Eddie Howe has said that Alexander Isak's future at the club is not fully in his control as speculation surrounding his star striker continues to grow.

Newcastle are set to use the money from Alexander Isak’s potential sale to Liverpool to buy two new strikers, according to reports. Fabrizio Romano revealed earlier on Tuesday that Liverpool now have a “60 per cent” chance of signing Isak this summer as the Magpies continue to mull over a potential sale.