Alexander Isak remains unavailable for selection for Newcastle heading into the start of the Premier League season amid ongoing uncertainty over the Sweden striker’s future at the club.Isak was the subject of a bid from Liverpool during the offseason and has been training away from the Newcastle squad,

Newcastle have hinted that Alexander Isak will not feature in their Premier League opener against Aston Villa amid interest from Liverpool. Isak’s future is uncertain at the moment as he is at the centre of a transfer saga after Liverpool saw an £110million offer rejected by the Magpies earlier in the month.

Eddie Howe has again spoken about the Alexander Isak situation as Newcastle United get renewed hope over signing a striker. Isak won’t be involved in Newcastle’s Premier League opener away to Aston Villa on Saturday (kick-off 12:30pm) after going on strike in an attempt to force a move to Premier League champions Liverpool.