Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle United’s training ground after spending time working alone at his former club Real Sociedad’s Zubieta base, catching Magpies head coach Eddie Howe

The Athletic reported on Friday that Newcastle had rejected an official bid from Liverpool for the Sweden international.

The biggest talking point of the summer continues to be Alexander Isak, with his United future still up in the air as his team-mates continue their Far East jaunt. The Swede has missed the club's Asia jaunt as Liverpool linger over a potential swoop his for signature.