It is hard to take anything at face value coming from official PR channels in the middle of the Alexander Isak 'will he, won't he' leave Newcastle saga. Isak apparently did not go on the pre-season tour because he had a minor injury,

Eddie Howe has said that Alexander Isak's future at the club is not fully in his control as speculation surrounding his star striker continues to grow.

LONDON, UK | Xinhua | Newcastle United coach Eddie Howe has not given up hope of keeping star striker Alexander Isak at St James’ Park for the coming season. The Sweden international striker is at the center of intense speculation after not playing in any of his side’s pre-season friendlies to date,