Alexander Isak has not been named in Newcastle's squad for their pre-season tour of Asia as speculation over his future continues to grow. The Mail - among others - have reported that Isak has told Newcastle he wants to explore a move away this summer. BBC Sport has contacted Newcastle for comment.

Alexander Isak has been linked with a move out of Newcastle United this summer, with clubs like Liverpool and Al-Hilal linked with the forward

Newcastle United transfer news: Eddie Howe has provided an update on transfers and Alexander Isak after his side’s defeat to Arsenal.

Alexander Isak has ‘rejected’ an extraordinarily lucrative contract to leave Newcastle this summer as Liverpool prepare a British club-record offer for the striker. Isak told Newcastle on Thursday that he wants to leave the club after not boarding the flight to Singapore with his teammates for their pre-season tour.

Newcastle are reportedly preparing a huge contract proposal as they consider their options in the wake of Alexander Isak’s explosive transfer demand. The Swede has sat out of the Magpies’ pre-season tour to Asia after asking to leave the club, having asked for his wages to be bolstered to £300,000 a week.

Isak, who has emerged as a priority target, has made clear his intention to remain at the top level of European football. Despite interest from Saudi Arabian clubs and a lucrative proposal worth a reported £600,000 per week, the Swedish international has set his sights on a switch to Merseyside.

Newcastle's latest pre-season defeat at least brought some positives. There was no Isak again but Elanga is off the mark

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