💣️DO: Isaac refuses to participate in the Newcastle pre-season, Newcastle is looking for a stand-in to prevent him from leaving the team

After reporters from multiple media reported that Isaac expressed his hope to leave the team, "The Athletic" famous reporter Ornstein also confirmed the news and said that Isaac took the initiative to miss Newcastle's preseason Asian tour.

Ornstein said: "According to several people familiar with the matter, Isaac hopes to leave Newcastle. Although the club did not admit it, Isaac's absence from Newcastle's pre-season friendly match against the Celtics was due to his personal wishes.

Newcastle has been planning to renew his contract with Isaac's salary increase, but is now looking for a potential replacement to prevent his departure. Newcastle insists that Isaac did not participate in the Asian tour due to a minor thigh injury, but anonymous sources revealed that Isaac prefers not to participate in the game when he is uncertain about the future.

Liverpool has always been interested in Isaac and is willing to pay about £120 million in transfer fees. Newcastle's position has always been clear and regards Isaac as a non-sale item.