Alexander Isak has already been shown route back at Newcastle despite 'never again' claims

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James' Park this summer with Liverpool his desired destination.

The reigning Premier League champions had a £110m bid rejected for Isak a few weeks ago.

Despite Eddie Howe's willingness to allow Isak a way back into the squad – once the transfer saga is put to bed – it has been reported the goalscorer has no intention to ever play for the Magpies again.

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But should the Swede eventually have a change of heart or at least accept his situation once the window shuts in eight days' time, he can follow in the footsteps of Tevez, who was in a similar situation almost 15 years ago with Manchester City.

The Argentine great's future at the Etihad was plunged into controversy in September 2011 after he was accused by then-City boss Roberto Mancini of refusing to come on as a substitute in a Champions League game against Bayern Munich.

Tevez rejected the Italian's claim, instead stating that he only refused to warm up and called the situation a misunderstanding(

After being fined two weeks' wages, Mancini said the forward would be welcomed back if he was to apologise for his actions in Munich.

The drama, however, continued as in November it was revealed that Tevez failed to report to training and was understood to have returned home to Argentina without permission from City.

The club proceeded to fine Tevez six weeks' wages after his latest stunt and despite interest in him from the likes of AC Milan, Inter Milan and Paris Saint-Germain in the January transfer window, no move ensued.

It was in February that Tevez returned to the club after Mancini admitted that he could make a return to action in the Premier League should he prove his fitness.

Later that month, Tevez apologised "sincerely and unreservedly" in a statement as he went on to help the club capture their first league title in 44 years.

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Eddie Howe is keen to see Alexander Isak play for Newcastle again.