As Newcastle United prepare for a preseason tour in Asia, where they'll face the K-League All-Stars and Tottenham, they may also need to begin to prepare for life without their star striker, Alexander Isak.

Over at Newcastle, Eddie Howe faces the prospect of losing Alexander Isak – who is eager to leave amidst interest from Liverpool. Now, a striker the Magpies are looking at to potentially replace the Sweden international in Evann Guessand is close to joining Crystal Palace.

Newcastle's latest pre-season defeat at least brought some positives. There was no Isak again but Elanga is off the mark

Newcastle United are exploring a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko following Alexander Isak’s request to leave the club, sources have confirmed to The Athletic. Sesko, 22, has long been on Newcastle’s radar,

Newcastle duo Bruno Guimaraes and Dan Burn say they hope “top striker” Alexander Isak will remain at the club.Isak wants to explore his options this summer, with Liverpool among those interested

According to reports, Newcastle United star Alexander Isak has ‘set a condition’ for him to ‘accept an offer’ amid interest from Liverpool. Earlier this week, Liverpool‘s chances of signing Isak improved as the striker informed Newcastle of his intention to ‘explore’ a move elsewhere this summer.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was spotted training alone today amid reports he has picked up a minor injury as rumours continue to swirl surrounding his future. Al Hilal and Liverpool are both thought to be interested in the Swede’s services this summer, despite Newcastle’s insistence that the striker is not for sale.

Newcastle have already been making attempts to strengthen their attack this summer – and question marks over Alexander Isak’s future mean the need for attacking additions could yet increase.Isak