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Alexander Isak set for crunch talks as wantaway striker returns to Newcastle training base after going 'AWOL' with £150m Liverpool transfer speculation still swirling

Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle United’s training ground following a controversial solo stint in Spain at Real Sociedad's training centre, with crunch talks now expected between the striker and manager Eddie Howe. The Swedish star had skipped the club’s pre-season tour amid intense interest from Liverpool, and their eventual bid for the highly-rated striker.

Newcastle REJECT Liverpool's first official offer for Alexander Isak as Reds step up interest in want-away striker

Newcastle United have reportedly turned down Liverpool’s first official bid for star striker Alexander Isak, despite the 25-year-old expressing his desire to leave. The Sweden international has been training away from the Magpies’ pre-season tour, with talks between both clubs ongoing. Liverpool’s rejected bid reportedly valued the forward at around £120 million.