Newcastle is set to miss out on their No 1 striking target for the summer with Benjamin Sesko edging closer to a move to Man Utd as uncertainty continues to surround Alexander Isak

I explained what was being said 'between the lines' in the Alexander Isak saga last week. He was subtly spoiling for a move from Newcastle but I warned "these are just the first salvos and players know how this works.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was told he must train away from the Newcastle squad as uncertainty over his future continues. The 25-year-old Sweden international was told to report for training on Wednesday but only after the rest of the squad had left.