Liverpool made an offer that was swiftly rejected for Alexander Isak this week, Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has confirmed, but the transfer saga is unlikely to end there.

As it stands, it seems pointless making an improved bid as Newcastle needs to source a replacement before it can think about softening its not-for-sale stance.

But Howe has also admitted that while he was aware of Isak training alone in Spain this week after he didn't go on the Magpies' tour of Asia, that was only via media reports.

"I know where he is, really, through the media," Howe said in a press conference today.

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It is understandable that Newcastle would need replacements before letting Isak leave.

Hugo Ekitike was of interest to Newcastle before he moved to Liverpool, for instance; so too were the likes of Joao Pedro and Liam Delap, who opted for Chelsea.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.

We will try to bring the best to the football club — I will make that clear — but I can't talk about individual targets."

The Slovenian outlet DELO, though, says that Sesko has analyzed proposals from Manchester United and Newcastle and now favors a move to St James' Park this summer.
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