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Alexander Isak has been unable to secure a move away from St James' Park (Image: GETTY)

Henry Winter believes Alexander Isak ought to have handed in an official transfer request to Newcastle United.



In his bid to engineer a switch to Liverpool, the striker has been instructed to train in isolation whilst reportedly declaring he will never play for Eddie Howe's team again.

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This included Saturday's curtain-raiser against Aston Villa, which could result in disciplinary measures.

"Two things should happen here.

First, he should put in a transfer request," said Winter, discussing the situation on talkSPORT.

"I know [he wouldn't do that] but why does he deserve a loyalty bonus or any financial recompense from Newcastle United when he's halfway through his contract?

Maybe they're waiting until after next week's game [against Newcastle] but it is staining the start of the season.

"Liverpool have had a fantastic transfer window but I think they need to show a bit more respect to Newcastle United and also respect to Isak, because he's more than a £110m player."

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Arne Slot's team will be heading to St James' Park in less than a week for their second Premier League match of the season.

It will be Newcastle's first home game and Eddie Howe is eagerly anticipating the clash.

"I think it's always spicy against Liverpool, there's a history with the fixture anyway," said the Magpies boss.

"It's been an unbelievable fixture over the years in the Premier League so we look forward to it, we respect them, and we know how good they are.

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