Alexander Isak to Liverpool: New transfer bombshell opens door for move

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The Newcastle United forward could yet find some help from Magpies target Yoane Wissa after the Brentford star released an extraordinary statement.

Wissa has been keen on a move to St James' Park all summer but Brentford have rejected Newcastle's advances thus far.

The forward will hope his latest actions force Brentford's hand.

Read Wissa's full statement below:

“I have stayed silent for much of the summer, but with just hours remaining of the transfer window I feel compelled make it clear that I want to leave Brentford," Wissa wrote.

I was under the impression, from all my conversations with Brentford, that there was a mutual agreement to part ways.

“Yet as the window comes to an end, the club has now significantly changed its position, going against what was communicated.

It saddens me to have to write that, and I maintain total respect for the club and its fans.

“I want to make it clear that I have not acted unprofessionally, nor do I wish to leave Brentford on bad terms.

I have continued to communicate openly with the club and conduct myself in a way that reflects my values as both a footballer and a human being.

“I remain hopeful that a fair and reasonable resolution can still be found before the transfer window shuts.

In the meantime, I must do what I feel is right for my career and family and insist that Brentford honour their promise to let me join a new club and at a fair price.

“Being made to stay beyond this summer will only tarnish four wonderful years at this incredible club and so I ask Brentford’s owners and directors to now honour their promise to let me leave in the final hours of the window."

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