Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle United remains up in the air as he was left out of the squad for their pre-season friendly against Celtic at Parkhead. Manager Eddie Howe confirmed that the Swedish striker was deliberately withdrawn from the matchday squad as speculation around a potential move to Liverpool continues to gather pace.

Newcastle determined to hold on to IsakHave rebuffed a mega-money offer from LiverpoolHowe kept him out of the matchday squad to send a message