The Alexander Isak Liverpool transfer saga has taken another dramatic twist, with Newcastle United ready to sanction their star striker with a club-record fine.

James’ Park, missing both pre-season and the Premier League opener against Aston Villa.

Newcastle were left frustrated in their goalless draw at Villa Park, dominating much of the contest but lacking the cutting edge that Isak usually provides.

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Instead, their marquee striker’s absence only highlighted how disruptive the saga has become.

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Reports confirm that Isak has effectively gone on strike, refusing to play as he pushes for a move away.

No other way to dress it up… with Isak, they win,” he posted on X, before suggesting the punishment still won’t feel like enough given the stakes in the title race.

With just over two weeks left in the transfer window, this story is nowhere near finished.

The forward’s refusal to play leaves Newcastle with a major dilemma, while Liverpool wait in the background for the situation to reach breaking point.

If Newcastle relent, Liverpool could yet land one of Europe’s most dangerous strikers before deadline day.

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