Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is not expected to attend the Professional Footballers’ Association’s (PFA) awards gala tonight, casting further uncertainty over his future at the club.
The Sweden international, who is nominated for the main PFA award, has been in a reported stand-off with Newcastle over his desire to join Liverpool before the transfer deadline.
Sources have indicated that Isak is not planning on attending the event, which will be held at the Manchester Opera House.
This news comes as Isak has been training away from the first team and was not included in the squad for Newcastle’s recent goalless draw against Aston Villa on the Premier League’s opening weekend.
The absence of the former “poster boy” from the team sheet led to chants from the away fans, highlighting the shift in his relationship with the supporters.
Isak’s decision to skip the awards ceremony, where his attendance was reportedly welcome by the PFA, is seen as a sign of the ongoing tension between the player and the club.
