Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is hoping to see striker Alexander Isak back in training in the coming days. Isak, who was the subject of a transfer bid from Liverpool, missed the Magpies' preseason tour of Asia amid continued speculation over his future.

Alexander Isak's future is poised to become a little clearer following Liverpool's rejected opening bid as Newcastle United return to the United Kingdom

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has had to address the attitude of Alexander Isak after the club embarked on their pre-season tour without him as he readies to return to training