Alexander Isak and Newcastle United are now embroiled in a war of words following the Swede’s shock statement.

Newcastle would go on to hand fresh terms to Anthony Gordon, in October, 2024, but the club's hierarchy repeatedly stressed Isak's situation would be revisited this summer. However, rather than wanting to sign a new deal, Isak has instead wanted out.

Newcastle and Isak are at war, but with so little time remaining of the transfer window, an uncomfortable truce may be more likely than his dream move to Liverpool.