Journalist David Ornstein reported that Swedish striker Alexander Isak is preparing to return to the UK in the coming hours, in anticipation of resuming his training with his team Newcastle United.

The Swedish star had missed the team's Asian tour in preparation for the new season, as he had recently been at his former club Real Sociedad in Spain.

Reports claimed that the player's absence from the team's training camp was a form of pressure on his club to allow him to leave, while other reports indicated that he was suffering from an injury.

The source mentioned that Liverpool had made an official offer to sign the 25-year-old, but Newcastle's management rejected the offer, despite the continued interest from the 'Reds' in acquiring the Swedish international during the ongoing summer transfer window.

Liverpool offered £110 million to acquire the Swedish striker, but Newcastle rejected the offer, wanting around £150 million to part with him.