Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is hoping to see striker Alexander Isak back in training in the coming days. Isak, who was the subject of a transfer bid from Liverpool, missed the Magpies' preseason tour of Asia amid continued speculation over his future.

Alexander Isak's future is poised to become a little clearer following Liverpool's rejected opening bid as Newcastle United return to the United Kingdom

The Athletic reported on Friday that Newcastle had rejected an official bid from Liverpool for the Sweden international.