Newcastle team-mates hoping Alexander Isak will decide to stay

Reports have emerged that Isak, who has been linked with a big-money move to Liverpool, had told club executives he wanted to leave.

Dan Burn, left, hopes Alexander Isak stays with Newcastle amid reports he has asked to explore a move away (Bradley Collyer/PA)

Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes are hoping Alexander Isak will choose to stay with them at Newcastle amid reports he has asked to explore a move away.

The Sweden international did not travel with the rest of the Magpies squad for a pre-season tour of Asia, with the club stating this was due to a minor thigh injury.