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.

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,

According to Fabrizio Romano, Newcastle are close to a deal with Aston Villa for Jacob Ramsey. Ramsey had also been linked with a move to West Ham, but the player preferred a move to Newcastle. The deal will be around a £40m package for Ramsey, and the signing is said to be imminent.