The Singapore National Stadium reached fever pitch shortly before kick-off when Viktor Gyokeres – fresh off his flight from London – was paraded on the pitch. The Arsenal supporters greatly outnumbered their Newcastle counterparts in the stadium, and they gave our new striker the most rapturous of receptions.

Isak did not travel with the Newcastle squad to Singapore on Thursday, with the club stating he has a thigh injury, but the Sweden international wants to explore a move away from the club. A source has told BBC Sport that Liverpool are still interested in Isak,

The striker has told Newcastle that he wants to explore a potential exit this summer, following Liverpool communicating their interest. No formal offer has been received for Isak, who is absent from Newcastle’s East Asia tour.

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