Isak, heading to Liverpool? Asian tour with Newcastle missed

Alexander Isak, Newcastle United’s star striker, will not be part of the team’s pre-season tour of Asia, the club has confirmed. The absence of Isak has generated speculation about his future in the English team. The club has justified the player’s absence due to a slight thigh injury. Sources close to the situation indicated that Al Hilal has shown interest in signing Isak.

Likewise, the forward has been linked with Liverpool.

Isak also missed Saturday’s friendly against Celtic, where coach Eddie Howe admitted he couldn’t guarantee his continued presence at the club at the close of the transfer window.

I think it’s difficult for me to give 100% clarity on any player. I would never sit here and do that because it’s football and you never know what can happen.

Eddie HoweDespite the uncertainty, Howe added that Isak is happy at Newcastle and has never had any problems with him.