Eddie Howe says he only knows Alexander Isak is in Spain through media reports, and admits the situation is ‘far from ideal’.
The Newcastle striker is currently using the training facilities at former club Real Sociedad as he and his agent try to force a move to Liverpool. He is not here with the squad in South Korea after reporting a thigh injury.
Liverpool saw an opening offer of £110million rejected on Friday, and later claimed they were walking away from the deal. Sources close to the situation are baffled by the value of the bid, given it was £10m less than what they discussed during informal talks last month.