Alexander Isak’s standoff with Newcastle hit crisis point after he was ordered to train separately by Eddie Howe and not included in a player-family bonding day with the rest of the squad.

Newcastle is set to miss out on their No 1 striking target for the summer with Benjamin Sesko edging closer to a move to Man Utd as uncertainty continues to surround Alexander Isak

Alexander Isak arrived alone at Newcastle United’s Benton training ground on Wednesday afternoon — hours after his teammates had left and missed a scheduled family event arranged by head coach Eddie Howe.