Alexander Isak
Newcastle United's striker Alexander Isak (25) is not sidelined due to fitness issues, but rather absent due to off-field tensions and transfer-related decisions.
Isak continues to train alone and will not feature against Aston Villa, with reports claiming he’s determined never to play for Newcastle again as he pushes for a move to Liverpool (The Northern Echo).
Eddie Howe's defiant #NUFC transfer vow amid latest Alexander Isak claims | @DomShawEcho https://t.co/9OswNlnIK5
— Northern Echo NUFC (@NUFCNEcho) August 12, 2025