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.

Alexander Isak has spoken publicly for the first time since his future became the biggest talking point this summer. Liverpool had a £110m bid rejected for the forward, who is currently not training with the first-team at Newcastle.