Overview
- Alexander Isak has been told to train separately after informing club officials he will not play for Newcastle again.
- Newcastle United insists it will only sell the Sweden striker for a fee of about £150m and when a suitable replacement is in place.
- Liverpool's only formal offer, a £110m bid submitted in early August, remains unchanged with no follow-up negotiations.
- Isak has signalled his intent to exit by placing his North East residence on the rental market as his conflict with the club continues.
- With the September 1 transfer deadline looming, both clubs face a standoff over the striker's availability.