Get Newcastle United vs. Liverpool predicted XI, team news and injury updates with Alexander Isak’s future in focus and concerns for the Reds around their right-back options.

Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.

Edwards stated “the truth will come out,” but the saga currently shows no sign of ending with Newcastle insisting Isak is not for sale, and having rejected a £110million bid from Liverpool.

Isak was not present at Tuesday's PFA awards, where he was the only Newcastle player to be named in the Premier League team of the season.

You've probably seen coverage of the Alexander Isak transfer saga, but you are probably far less familiar with a little-known FIFA rule called Article 17. It could be the key to unlocking Isak's future.

Here’s the facts: Isak is one of the hottest central strikers in world soccer and he’s only 25. He’s under contract for three more years. He claims he was promised a dramatically increased contract by Newcastle, who subsequently changed up their executives and then yanked the promise. Liverpool want him, and he wants Liverpool.

Newcastle United have officially replied to Alexander Isak’s Instagram post, in which he accused the club of 'broken promises' and declared his desire to leave.In a statement published just hours