Isak ruled out of Newcastle tour – Liverpool fans will draw their own conclusions

Liverpool may have moved quickly to land Hugo Ekitike, but another striker who’s long been on our radar has just opened the door to fresh speculation.

Newcastle confirmed this morning that Alexander Isak has not travelled with their first-team squad for their 2025 Asia Tour, citing a “minor thigh injury”.

With Eddie Howe’s side boasting an otherwise almost fully fit group, the decision to leave out their leading goalscorer will not go unnoticed on Merseyside.

“Eddie Howe has an almost fully-fit squad to choose from...