It's been a turbulent couple of days for Newcastle United surrounding talisman Alexander Isak's future and things took another twist with his absence for their pre-season tour of the Far East.
As revealed exclusively by Mail Sport on Thursday afternoon, Isak has told Newcastle he wants to explore a move away from the club.
Isak, who has three years left on his contract, has been subject of strong interest from Liverpool this summer and the Newcastle hierarchy are aware of his wish to consider his options this summer.
That bombshell was coupled by his absence from the Magpies flight to the Far East ahead of their pre-season tour in Singapore and South Korea.