Alexander Isak’s standoff with Newcastle hit crisis point after he was ordered to train separately by Eddie Howe and not included in a player-family bonding day with the rest of the squad.

Liverpool have been told a deal for Alexander Isak is OFF until Newcastle land a replacement, and they have five striker options under consideration after missing out on Benjamin Sesko.

It leaves Newcastle with Isak as the only frontline forward at the club 10 days before the start of the Premier League season. William Osula has played through the middle in the m