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Alexander Isak is desperate for a move to Liverpool(Image: YouTube/Adopted Geordies )

Wantaway Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak once admitted he would not accept an offer to wear Alan Shearer's iconic No.

James' Park.

It feels like a lifetime ago when Isak scored the second goal as Newcastle beat Liverpool 2-1 in the Carabao Cup final back in March.



[David] Ginola, Thierry Henry, and I had 14 when I signed for Dortmund as well, so there's some history there."

Article continues belowIsak is currently in a stand off with Newcastle United(Image: 2025 Newcastle United)

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It's believed Liverpool aren't currently planning to submit a second offer for Isak, who is thought to be valued at approximately £150m by Newcastle.

It's also been suggested he will stick to his stance, even if he fails to secure a switch to Anfield before the transfer window closes on September 1.

Howe has also confirmed he won't include Isak in his plans whilst the present situation continues.

I don't know how long that will be for, but that's the latest."

Eddie Howe has already said Isak will not be involved against Aston Villa on the weekend(Image: 2025 Getty Images)

Looking towards Newcastle's Premier League curtain-raiser against Aston Villa on Saturday, Howe added: "I'd want Alex to be playing today.
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