Sky Germany reports that Benjamin Sesko has been left out of the RB Leipzig squad to face Atalanta due to the player’s imminent departure. This comes after Newcastle United submitted an opening

Isak, meanwhile, has been preparing for the new season at Real Sociedad's training ground after skipping Newcastle 's pre-season tour of the Far East. It was initially communicated by the Magpies that he had been left out of the squad because of an injury.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has described the situation with Alexander Isak as “complex” and “far from ideal.” Isak has made it clear that he wants to leave Newcastle this summer and was left out of the squad for their pre-season tour to Singapore and South Korea.