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Newcastle striker Alexander Isak was the subject of an approach from Liverpool (Image: Getty)

Alexander Isak is reportedly unhappy with the current state of play at Newcastle United amid uncertainty around his club future.



Practically every top side in Europe would love to have Isak but Liverpool are the only team to make a serious effort so far.

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Their enquiries about the possibility of doing a mega-money deal were swiftly knocked back, with the Toon not willing to sell at any price.

Anfield bosses have quickly moved on to Hugo Ekitike, having muscled in ahead of Newcastle in the battle for the Frenchman.

Although Isak is not expected to try and force his way out of the north-east, he is believed to be 'upset' about his contract situation.

Last year, Isak's camp were 'promised' that his £130,000-a-week salary would be bumped up.

Alexander Isak is said to be unhappy about his Newcastle contract situation (Image: Getty)

And although the Magpies are willing to make Isak the highest-paid player in their history by putting him on more than £200,000 a week, there are still doubts about whether he will commit his long-term future to the club.

Newcastle were forced to pursue plan B after walking away from talks to sign Ekitike.

They have expressed an interest in Yoane Wissa, but that deal may also be dead in the water as Manchester United are expected to sign Bryan Mbeumo, and Brentford will not let both of their star attackers leave in the same transfer window.

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Anthony Elanga is the only senior signing Newcastle have made since the end of the season, when Howe made it clear that he wanted the board to act quickly in the market.

"We have to be dynamic," he said.

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