A few weeks can make a huge difference in evaluating a club's season outlook, and the flurry of reports regarding star striker Alexander Isak have put a worrying cap on a troubling fortnight at Newcastle United.

Isak did not travel with the Newcastle squad to Singapore on Thursday, with the club stating he has a thigh injury, but the Sweden international wants to explore a move away from the club. A source has told BBC Sport that Liverpool are still interested in Isak,

Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle have a decision to make on Alexander Isak's future but reiterated his hope that the striker will stay at the club this season.