There has been a DRAMATIC update in Liverpool’s chase for Alexander Isak. On Tuesday the Newcastle forward took the unprecedented step of releasing a public statement over his current situation. Isak, 25, claims promises have been broken by the Geordies and his current stance is that he will not play for the club again.

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Alexander Isak issued a controversial statement on Tuesday night. Rather than attend the PFA awards ceremony, Isak decided to send a message to

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Alexander Isak remains unavailable for selection for Newcastle heading into the start of the Premier League season amid ongoing uncertainty over the Sweden striker’s future at the club.

Alexander Isak has gone public for the first time about his discontent at Newcastle by saying the club has broken promises and that “the relationship can’t continue.”