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Newcastle 'refuse to deny Alexander Isak has gone AWOL' after Liverpool transfer target spotted training with former club Real Sociedad

<p>The 25-year-old frontman is said to have <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/newcastle-fans-meltdown-alexander-isak-transfer-request-liverpool-al-hilal-interest/blt6133ec8907121e4d" target="_blank">tabled a transfer request at St James’ Park</a>. His push for the exits has alerted Premier League champions from Anfield, who are eager to explore another big-money deal in a summer of lavish spending on Merseyside.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>A <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/liverpool-target-alexander-isak-slammed-bizarre-decision-leave-newcastle-extra-50000-a-week-ex-magpies-star-urges-striker-stay/blt822f6ee39c4647b3" target="_blank">British record fee will be required in order to prise Isak away from Tyneside</a>, with Newcastle reluctant to sell, but the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14960053/Newcastle-Alexander-Isak-Liverpool-Spain.html " target="_blank"><em>Daily Mail</em></a> reports that "events of the past seven days have made any potential reintegration extremely difficult" for the talented forward.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>While Eddie Howe’s squad are taking in a pre-season tour of the Far East, Isak was left out of that travelling party. He was said to be nursing a minor injury that required treatment, but the Swede has <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/where-is-alexander-isak-newcastle-liverpool-transfer-saga/blt0eca67fcc573beb0" target="_blank">jetted out to San Sebastian to use the facilities at his former La Liga employers</a>.</p>

DID YOU KNOW?

<p>The <em>Mail</em> reports how "Newcastle have not denied that the Swede is AWOL". It is claimed that Isak could be in line for a fine if the Magpies "determine he has left Tyneside without their knowledge".</p>

TELL ME MORE

<p>Newcastle must now <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/eddie-howe-not-full-control-alexander-isak-future-newcastle-boss-transfer-saga-150m-liverpool-target/blt677d1526567ca808" target="_blank">decide what to do with Isak</a>, with there little point in <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/alexander-isak-force-through-liverpool-move-as-newcastle-wantaway-trains-alone/bltc43c2a0282eda602" target="_blank">retaining the services of a player against his will.</a> They have him tied to a contract until 2028, meaning that a hefty fee can be demanded, with a fresh start potentially the best option for all concerned.</p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ISAK?

Newcastle 'refuse to deny Alexander Isak has gone AWOL' after Liverpool transfer target spotted training with former club Real Sociedad | Goal.com

Newcastle have refused to deny that Liverpool-linked Alexander Isak has &quot;gone AWOL&quot;, with the Swedish striker being spotted training at Real Sociedad.