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.

The Liverpool executives who attend away matches vary between the likes of CEO Billy Hogan, club ambassadors Sir Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush (both former Newcastle employees), club secretary Danny Stanway, and chief legal and external affairs officer Jonathan Bamber.

Alexander Isak's transfer saga at Newcastle has taken over the summer, ESPN takes a look at all the major points surrounding his situation so far.