Eddie Howe has confirmed that Alexander Isak will not be joining Newcastle United on the pre-season tour of Asia while admitting the club need to make new signings in the summer transfer window. The

Anthony Elanga, who scored at the Singapore National Stadium on his full debut, is Newcastle's only summer signing so far.

Isak did not travel with the Newcastle squad to Singapore on Thursday, with the club stating he has a thigh injury, but the Sweden international wants to explore a move away from the club. A source has told BBC Sport that Liverpool are still interested in Isak,