Overview

• Isak has stayed behind in the Basque country training with personal coaches at Real Sociedad after missing Newcastle’s Asia tour with a thigh complaint
• The Sweden international has told Newcastle he only wants a transfer to Liverpool despite no formal bid arriving at St. James’ Park
• Newcastle United insist their top scorer is not for sale below a £150 million price tag and are standing firm on their valuation
• Isak’s advisers are considering a unilateral contract termination under a recent European Court of Justice ruling if Newcastle refuse to negotiate
• Newcastle are monitoring RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement should Isak’s move to Liverpool collapse