Newcastle responded to the statement by insisting Isak would not be leaving the club this summer and leaving the door open for the striker to re-integrate into the group. It’s a blow for the player and indeed Liverpool, who have been pursuing the forward and saw a £110million bid rejected by Newcastle.

The Magpies’ star striker Alexander Isak’s future remains very much up in the air. The 25-year-old Swede - who was the subject of a bid from Liverpool earlier in the transfer window - took to social media on Tuesday saying his relationship with Newcastle can’t continue alleging the club had broken promises over his future.