Newcastle United are facing another two tough tests in Seoul as they continue their pre-season preparations without Alexander Isak

Newcastle United lost out on Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, and to add insult to that transfer injury, Liverpool might also end up with Alexander Isak, too! Newcastle’s leading goalscorer sure seems to be trying to force a move to the Premier League champions, leaving the Magpies in desperate need of a striker ... or two.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Bayern Munich’s transfer fee from the acquisition of Luis Diaz will help fund Liverpool FC ’s next summer blockbuster — a move for Newcastle United star and former Borussia Dortmund striker Alexander Isak: Liverpool are prepared to go big for Alexander Isak after Luis Diaz sale done.

Eddie Howe fielded eight questions on the striker during Saturday's 15-minute press conference. The situation is beyond a distraction now