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Isak has expressed a desire to leave Newcastle this summer, but the club rejected Liverpool's $145 million offer.

Despite achieving hero status, Isak expressed his desire to leave Newcastle in July.

Newcastle was in talks with Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike earlier this summer, with ambitious plans to partner him with Isak.

The striker missed Newcastle's preseason tour due to a reported thigh injury, but it's believed he's pushing to join Liverpool.

After making a formal offer, Liverpool has yet to submit an improved bid for Isak.

However, should Leipzig accept Newcastle's offer for Sesko, then a record bid could force the club to part ways with Isak.

Due to uncertainty surrounding his future, Isak has been training alone since Liverpool's opening bid.

Newcastle head coach Eddie Howe hasn't spoken to Isak since the offer was made, but sent him a clear message.

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No player can expect to act poorly and train with the group as normal."

Howe also distanced himself from the transfer saga because he focused on Newcastle's preseason tour
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