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Alexander Isak has given his side of the story(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)

Alexander Isak left out an important detail from his explosive statement on his situation at Newcastle United as his dramatic transfer saga rolls on.

Is that £30m to £40m more expensive than a [Florian] Wirtz?

"If we're to say, 'Yes he is', then I don't think Liverpool will go and meet their asking price, and Isak has to accept that.



But I think what Isak and his camp need to do is, they need to know what the asking price was, and were Liverpool comfortable meeting that asking price?"

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Ferdinand then highlighted where he thinks it has all turned sour between Isak and his club, pondering whether a gentleman's agreement was actually in place between Isak and Amanda Staveley, before she left the club.

Rio Ferdinand has spoken about Alexander Isak's transfer saga(Image: YouTube)

Ferdinand added: "That's the problem.

I think there's been a gentleman's agreement, a promise made at this price that will unlock you ready to go to that club is asking for you.

"That price has been met, but the person that has given the promise has left the football club I think.

I'm not happy about that.' Now I think where the club maybe should have done better, is this conversation should have been had as soon as that person left.

"Now, the nuances I'm talking about is did the person who made the promise and left the football club tell the people coming in?

this is a last resort situation."

As it stands, Liverpool are yet to return with a second bid after seeing their opening offer rejected, and with less than two weeks until Transfer Deadline Day, it remains to be seen as to whether they will or not.

Isak has reportedly claimed that he will never play for the club again, regardless of whether he sees a move to Merseyside ahead of September 1 and despite having three years left on his current contract.

It appears as though Liverpool have pumped the brakes on their approach for Isak for the time being, instead concentrating on bolstering their defensive options for the new season.
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