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Alexander Isak has not traveled with his Newcastle teammates for the club's pre-season tour of Asia, as speculation surrounding his future continues to linger.

The official word from Newcastle is that Isak misses out with a minor thigh injury, but there is understandable skepticism over that reason after he also missed last weekend's friendly against Celtic.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe confirmed after that game that Isak had been left out due to the speculation linking him with a move away from the St.



James' Park club.

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