Isak did not travel with his team-mates on their pre-season trip to Singapore and South Korea, ostensibly because of a minor thigh injury, after Liverpool, who subsequently tabled a £110million bid for him, let it be known they remained interested in acquiring his services.

Newcastle is set to miss out on their No 1 striking target for the summer with Benjamin Sesko edging closer to a move to Man Utd as uncertainty continues to surround Alexander Isak

Liverpool tabled a proposal of around £110million but Newcastle were quick to shut down their advances. It has since been reported that a second bid will not be forthcoming, with the Merseyside giants having pulled out of negotiations.