Liverpool get big boost in Alexander Isak hunt after striker is ‘banished’ by Newcastle manager Eddie Howe
According to reports, Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been banished by Eddie Howe and asked to train alone. Everyone knows how happy sweet brother is in lighting a fire.
The Swedish goalscorer has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, and he has reportedly informed the club of his desire to move to Anfield.
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Isak did not travel with the Newcastle squad on the pre-season tour of Asia, and instead trained alone at his former club Real Sociedad.
The Magpies striker reportedly returned to training on Monday, but Howe was far from impressed, criticising him for bad behaviour amid interest from the Premier League champions.
Howe has taken drastic action by banishing Isaac
The Newcastle boss recently told the Daily Mail about Isak:
“You have to earn the right to train with us. We are Newcastle United. The player has a responsibility here to be part of the team and the squad – you have to behave in the right way. So that’s a factor here as well.”
According to a report from GIVEMESPORT, Isak has been asked by Howe to train alone, after the manager followed up his words with action.
Newcastle seem to be failing in their pursuit of Benjamin Šeško, who is reportedly on his way to Manchester United.
The 22-year-old could be a potential replacement for Isak, but this latest transfer blow could cause more problems for the Swedish striker.
Liverpool get transfer encouragement in Isak hunt
Despite spending almost £300 million on seven players, Liverpool still have the financial space to sign Isak for a record sum.
The Reds made an official bid of £120 million plus bonuses for the 25-year-old, but it was quickly rejected.
The report from GMS claims that Liverpool will not make another big bid unless they get encouragement from Newcastle.
The saga seems to be dragging on towards the end of the transfer window, but the latest news from the Newcastle camp should give Liverpool hope.
Meanwhile, Liverpool are working on selling Darwin Núñez, and they have reportedly reached an agreement in principle with Al-Hilal over the sale of the Uruguayan striker.
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