Liverpool have expressed their interest in buying Isak, who did not travel with Newcastle on their pre-season tour of Asia.

Newcastle United have endured a frustrating summer in the transfer market, with reported pursuits of multiple targets, including goalkeeper James Trafford and forward Hugo Ekitike, ending in disappointment. Trafford has joined Manchester City, while Ekitike opted for Liverpool, both in high-profile moves.

Alexander Isak is training alone at former club Real Sociedad amid continued uncertainty around his future at Newcastle United.