Alexander Isak ruled out of Newcastle's 2025 Asia Tour as Magpies issue update on striker amid Liverpool and Al-Hilal interest

Alexander Isak has been ruled out of Newcastle’s pre-season tour of Asia as the Swedish striker continues to generate transfer talk.

• Striker seeing move speculated on
• Will not make trip to the Far East
• Recovering from minor thigh injury

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  WHAT HAPPENED?

  The Magpies are preparing to face north London giants Arsenal and Tottenham while in the Far East, as well as a K-League XI. Eddie Howe has pieced together his travelling party, with the countdown on to the 2025-26 campaign.

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  THE BIGGER PICTURE

  He is hoping that prolific frontman Isak will be part of his plans for a season that includes Champions League action, but questions continue to be asked of how much longer the talented 25-year-old will be spending on Tyneside.

• DID YOU KNOW?

  Premier League champions Liverpool – who may have moved on after landing Hugo Ekitike – and Saudi Pro League outfit Al-Hilal have been credited with interest in Isak. He will not form part of Newcastle’s upcoming fixtures.

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  WHAT NEWCASTLE SAID

  The Magpies said in an update on their , with their Sweden international No.14 having been training by himself of late: “Eddie Howe has an almost fully-fit squad to choose from, however Alexander Isak misses out with a minor thigh injury.”