Alexander Isak set for crunch talks as wantaway striker returns to Newcastle training base after going ‘AWOL’ with £150m Liverpool transfer speculation still swirling

Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle United’s training ground following a controversial solo stint in Spain at Real Sociedad’s training centre, with crunch talks now expected between the striker and manager Eddie Howe. The Swedish star had skipped the club’s pre-season tour amid intense interest from Liverpool, and their eventual bid for the highly-rated striker.