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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has made a decision on Alexander Isak(Image: PA)

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe has reportedly performed a U-turn over Alexander Isak, with the striker now expected not to feature in their upcoming friendly matches amid Liverpool's interest in signing him.

Isak missed Newcastle's tour of Asia and was the subject of a huge bid from Liverpool that Newcastle ultimately rejected.

However, the Reds are set to reignite their interest in Isak once Darwin Nunez's move to Al-Hilal is complete.

Isak is currently training away from the first-team squad, but it had been previously suggested that Howe was ready to select him for Newcastle's upcoming pre-season friendlies against Espanyol and Atletico Madrid.

However, the Daily Mail are now reporting that Howe has decided not to pick Isak for either of those games.

Hugo Ekitike ended up signing for Liverpool, while Benjamin Sesko is on the verge of joining Manchester United.

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When asked about Isak's future earlier this week, Howe said: "You have to earn the right to train with us.

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