Alexander Isak arrived alone at Newcastle United’s Benton training ground on Wednesday afternoon — hours after his teammates had left and missed a scheduled family event arranged by head coach

Newcastle look set to miss out on a deal for Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United which could in turn prevent Liverpool from pressing ahead with plans to sign Alexander Isak

I explained what was being said 'between the lines' in the Alexander Isak saga last week. He was subtly spoiling for a move from Newcastle but I warned "these are just the first salvos and players know how this works.