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.

Alexander Isak is attempting to force through a move to Liverpool this summer, but Newcastle boss Eddie Howe remains hopeful the striker could stay at St James' Park