Alexander Isak remains unavailable for selection for Newcastle heading into the start of the Premier League season amid ongoing uncertainty over the Sweden striker’s future at the club.

Newcastle have left Alexander Isak out of the squad for their Premier League opener against Aston Villa today, amid interest from Liverpool.Isak’s future is uncertain at the moment as he is at the centre of a transfer saga after Liverpool saw an £110million offer rejected by the Magpies earlier in the month.

Alexander Isak was notably left out of Newcastle United's squad for their clash against Aston Villa on Saturday, as the summer's most dramatic transfer saga takes an unpleasant turn. The centre-forward is now facing a fine.