Alexander Isak has been included in Sweden's 24-player squad for World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Kosovo despite not playing this season. The 25-year-old is training away from Newcastle teammates after indicating a desire to join Liverpool while under a three-year contract. Isak has not trained with the national group but is regarded as a huge player who can decide matches, and the World Cup is important to him. Liverpool's earlier £110m offer was rejected and no new bid has been made. Isak accused Newcastle on social media of breaking a promise to allow him to leave; Newcastle deny any commitment and insist he is not for sale. Viktor Gyokeres is also included after scoring twice for Arsenal.
I am very happy that Alexander Isak wants to be in the squad, he is a huge player. The situation he is in is not perfect and he has not trained with the team. But he is a player who can decide matches and he wants to be part of our squad. The World Cup is important for Alexander Isak.
Isak has since released a statement on social media accusing Newcastle of breaking a promise to allow him to leave this summer.
The Magpies have denied making such a commitment and continue to insist Isak is not for sale.
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