Newcastle will wait for a resolution to Alexander Isak’s future before deciding whether to move for Chelsea striker Nicolas Jackson, the PA news agency understands.Isak is currently not training with Eddie Howe’s squad after a £110million bid from Liverpool was rejected and he is not expected to feature in Saturday’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa.

Nicolas Jackson has told Chelsea he wants to leave, with Newcastle United emerging as frontrunners for the striker’s signature, according to The Guardian. The 24-year-old forward trained alone on Friday and was absent from Chelsea’s friendly against Bayer Leverkusen after informing the club of his desire to move,

The Brazilian, who struggled with injuries and form last season, has rejected interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia. Newcastle are also interested in Jackson as they identify potential replacements for Alexander Isak, who is heavily linked with a move to Liverpool.