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Alexander Isak will not be joining the Newcastle United squad at all for the pre-season tour of Singapore and South Korea.

The striker continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool.

The Sweden international was one of the standout players in the Premier League last season and the Reds were tentatively mentioned as potential suitors for him earlier in the summer transfer window.

However, reports about a potential move have ramped up in recent weeks.

Even after signing Hugo Ekitike in a £79 million deal, the Reds are interested in a move for Isak and the player himself has made it clear he would be keen on a new challenge.

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The news represents a potential major blow to Newcastle as they prepare for the new season.

It's been a challenging window.

When asked specifically about Isak and the chances of him joining the squad for the upcoming games in South Korea, the Newcastle boss responded "no chance."

Liverpool have already spent near £300 million in this window.

In addition to Ekitike, the Reds have signed Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez and Giorgi Mamardashvili.

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The club could still be on the hunt for attacking reinforcements though.

They start their Premier League season against AFC Bournemouth on August 15, before a potentially intriguing trip to Newcastle the following week.


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