It means that the Magpies are highly likely to kick off their Premier League campaign at Aston Villa on Saturday without their star striker and must instead look to other assets to absorb Isak's influence in front of goal.

Alexander Isak is determined to force a move away from St James' Park amid interest from Liverpool.The Reds are said to be ready to pay big money for the Swedish striker but Newcastle United do not

Alexander Isak was condemned by Gabriel Agbonlahor and Ally McCoist after it was reported that the Swede has no plans to ever play for Newcastle again