Eddie Howe confirmed that Alexander Isak cannot currently join Newcastle United's training group. The club rejected a £110m bid from Liverpool as Isak expressed a desire to explore options. Isak missed the pre-season tour due to a minor thigh injury but trained alone at Real Sociedad. Howe emphasized that the right conditions are necessary for Isak to return and stated there are no fitness issues. The head coach expressed a clear wish for Isak to be involved but noted that the situation is not changing before the season opener against Aston Villa.
It's clear at the moment that we can't involve him with the group. I don't know how long that will be for, but that's the latest.
I'd want Alex to be playing today. We would love the player to be with us. Let me make that absolutely clear.
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