Isak Omission Fuels Liverpool Transfer Talk After Newcastle Kit LaunchThe transfer window has always been fertile ground for rumour, but sometimes it is what you do not see that speaks the loudest.

Eddie Howe has said that Alexander Isak's future at the club is not fully in his control as speculation surrounding his star striker continues to grow.

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Alexander Isak is now missing from Newcastle training as Liverpool prepare a record bid. The Sweden international pulled out of Newcastle’s pre-season tour in Asia last week, and withdrew from training altogether due to a minor thigh problem.

Ashy agrees: "Alexander Isak is a Newcastle player and will remain a Newcastle player for the full coming season. Isak has not put in a transfer request so therefore he is a committed player for the Toon. Any player wishing to leave NUFC needs to inform the club at the beginning of the transfer window."

Eddie Howe has admitted that Alexander Isak’s Newcastle United future is not in his “full control”. Isak has made clear he wants to leave the club this summer with Liverpool previously communicating their interest in a move for the 25-year-old.

Fabrizio Romano claims that the current likelihood of Alexander Isak to Liverpool is at 60 percent. The Italian journalist claims that the Reds are optimistic about the deal, but there remains plenty of work to be done.

Newcastle are set to use the money from Alexander Isak’s potential sale to Liverpool to buy two new strikers, according to reports. Fabrizio Romano revealed earlier on Tuesday that Liverpool now have a “60 per cent” chance of signing Isak this summer as the Magpies continue to mull over a potential sale.

Newcastle fans are right to be anxious, but for the player the worst-case scenario is that he gets a hefty new contract. These are just the first salvos and players know how this works. As the end of the transfer window nears, expect things to get a little more heated unless Liverpool decide to go public and offer an astronomical transfer fee.