Dan Burn admits the Newcastle gamers can “solely management what we will management” after striker Alexander Isak requested to discover a transfer away from St James’ Park.
Isak was not a part of the squad that landed in Singapore this morning with the membership yesterday citing a minor thigh damage for his absence.
Nevertheless, stories subsequently emerged that the Sweden worldwide was contemplating his future, leaving Newcastle with a serious conundrum to resolve not lengthy earlier than the beginning of the brand new season.
Liverpool hover as Isak weighs up choices
Liverpool are recognized to be long-time admirers of the 25-year-old whereas golf equipment in Saudi Arabia are additionally believed to be monitoring Isak’s standing on Tyneside.
It left the squad in need of their talisman as they arrived within the Far East and skilled defender Burn conceded it was not a perfect scenario.
He advised Sky Sports activities Information: “If we misplaced any participant it might upset a tight-knit group that’s been collectively for 2 or three years now.
“Clearly any participant that leaves, it doesn’t assist, however from our standpoint [we have to] simply management what we will management.
“In the intervening time we’re trying ahead to getting Alex again when he’s match.”
Switch might assist Newcastle strengthen
Newcastle are underneath no monetary stress to promote, and Isak’s departure would release funds for a number of big-money acquisitions.
The previous Actual Sociedad striker scored 23 targets final season and midfielder Bruno Guimaraes hopes Isak stays on the membership.
Guimaraes mentioned: “We need to preserve our greatest gamers. [Isak] isn’t right here as a result of he’s having therapy in Newcastle.
“He’s a high striker, his [record over the] final three seasons speaks for itself, he’s a high participant. However so far as I do know he simply stayed there due to his damage, his therapy with the membership.”