The striker has taken a huge risk by turning his back on Newcastle while their tug of war with Liverpool remains at a standstill

Alexander Isak's future has been a huge distraction for Newcastle this summer, and while the team performed well, his absence was costly at Aston Villa.

Eddie Howe has said he hopes the speculation around Alexander Isak's future at the club is "resolved quickly" after he was left out of the side on Saturday.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed he has plans to play new signing Hugo Ekitiké alongside another central striker, with the Reds still chasing Newcastle United star Alexander Isak.

Sky Sports football writers analyse Friday & Saturdays Premier League action as Bournemouth expose reoccurring defensive weakness in Liverpools masterplan; Newcastle struggle for goal threat without Alexander Isak;

Michael Owen once called out Alan Shearer for being 'inches' away from leaving Newcastle United amid the ongoing transfer saga involving Alexander Isak.

Wayne Rooney thinks Liverpool could be put off signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United during this summer’s transfer window amid one key concern. The Isak saga has become this summer’s biggest transfer story as he lobbies for a move from Newcastle to Premier League holders Liverpool.