Isak trains with old Toon striker could

NEWCASTLE striker Alexander Isak is training individually at Real Sociedad, the Basque club have confirmed.

- By JAMIE GARDNER Press Association

The Sweden international, who is reported to have asked Newcastle executives to explore a move away from St James' Park, has been heavily linked with Liverpool.

His former club Sociedad confirmed yesterday he was “working with his trainers” at the club's Zubieta facility.

Newcastle have been approached for comment.

The player did not travel with the rest of the Newcastle squad for their preseason tour of Asia amid speculation over his future, with the club saying he is absent due to a minor thigh injury.

The decision to train at his old club rather than his current one will heighten speculation that Isak sees his future away from Tyneside.

No offer has been submitted by Liverpool as yet to Newcastle, who would almost certainly be looking for a British record transfer fee for the player.

Should Newcastle price Isak out of a move or simply refuse to listen to offers, one option Isak and his representatives might consider would be to unilaterally terminate his contract with three years remaining.