Isak Omission Fuels Liverpool Transfer Talk After Newcastle Kit LaunchThe transfer window has always been fertile ground for rumour, but sometimes it is what you do not see that speaks the loudest.

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Alexander Isak is now missing from Newcastle training as Liverpool prepare a record bid. The Sweden international pulled out of Newcastle’s pre-season tour in Asia last week, and withdrew from training altogether due to a minor thigh problem.

Eddie Howe has admitted that he does not have ‘full control’ over Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle United, but reiterated his wish to see the Swedish international remain on Tyneside. Isak did not fly out to Asia with his teammates last week as he stayed at home to nurse a minor thigh injury.