The Daily Mail reported that if Newcastle does not find a replacement, they will not let Isaac leave the team.
Cesco's refusal has added another member of the Newcastle striker's failed list of forward signings. Previously, players such as Delapp, Joao Pedro, Mbemo and Ekitika all rejected the Magpie's invitation.
What does this mean for Isaac, whose intentions are determined to go to? The Post confirmed that he will not participate in the Sela Cup match against Espanyol and Atletico Madrid this weekend. But he won't join Liverpool unless Newcastle finds a replacement. Callum Wilson left the team freely in June. It is reported that the club has two shortlists, corresponding to Isaac and Wilson's replacements, but in the end, Newcastle may select two from the same list.
In any case, despite the poor view of the club's operation, Newcastle's recruitment team is still working hard.
Will Isaac still be Newcastle's main striker this season? This possibility is increasing slightly. Players are eager to join Liverpool, while Newcastle clearly requires signing a replacement first. Insiders acknowledge that this is the best choice for the club in the current situation.
Eddie Howe has banned Isaac from training with the team, and it is almost certain that it will not be available this week's friendly match. Even if invited, the player himself may refuse to play. But as emphasized in the past two weeks, the transfer still needs to meet two conditions. The first is that Liverpool makes an acceptable offer (expected to be close to £150 million), and the second is that Newcastle finalizes a replacement.
If any conditions are not met, Isaac will be forced to start the new season with Newcastle. Although this is no easy task considering the status quo, based on all information, Isaac will still complete the transfer this summer. But before that, at least two new strikers will need to join Newcastle.