ALEXANDER ISAK was not part of a Newcastle family gathering organised by boss Eddie Howe.
The Swede, 25, did not train with his team-mates this morning amid ongoing transfer interest from Liverpool.
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Howe’s men returned from their Asia tour following Sunday’s 1-1 draw with Tottenham in South Korea.
The Magpies were back in training this morning, but Isak was NOT reintegrated into the group.
Instead, Sky Sports’ Keith Downie claims that the Swede was told to report to Newcastle‘s training ground after his team-mates had already left, in order to train solo.
With Toon stars having been away in Asia, Howe invited players’ partners and kids to come to the training ground for a family day.
Isak was not part of the occasion.
The prolific striker missed Newcastle’s Asia tour after telling club bosses that he wanted to leave St James’ Park.
Liverpool subsequently had a £110million bid turned down for Isak.
The Reds could return for the forward, if Newcastle manage to land a replacement.
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But their hopes took a knock earlier today when the Toon’s top target Benjamin Sesko opted to join Manchester United instead.
Howe’s men have also been linked with Brentford ace Yoane Wissa.
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Over the weekend, the Toon boss warned Isak that he wouldn’t necessarily be welcomed back with open arms.
Following the Tottenham game in Seoul, Howe said: “You have to earn the right to train with us.
“We are Newcastle United. The player has a responsibility here to be part of a team and part of a squad – you have to act in the right way. So that is also at play here.
“We will make sure that any player does that to earn the right to train with the group.
“No player can expect to act poorly and train with the group as normal.”
Addressing Isak’s future, the Newcastle boss said: “Of course I’d like him to be (at training next week), but whether he will I don’t know at this moment in time.
“We have been here with the time difference, preparing for training and for games. Other people have been dealing with that situation back at home.”
GettyNewcastle appeared to have failed in their bid to sign Benjamin Sesko[/caption] Creator – [#item_custom_dc:creator]
