Eddie Howe has cast further doubt on Alexander Isak’s future amid Liverpool’s transfer pursuit. The Sweden international created a media fuss after opting to avoid the Mapies’ pre-season tour of Asia, and also train away from the club at his old outfit’s, Real Sociedad, facilities.

Liverpool will no doubt try again to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle United before the end of the current transfer window. The Reds were knocked back when they presented their first formal bid for