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talkSPORT's Simon Jordan insists that Alexander Isak must follow his orders at Newcastle despite wanting to leave.

The former Crystal Palace owner has also told Liverpool to bid for the striker rather than unsettling him during the summer window.

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After three years at Newcastle, Isak is looking to leaveCredit: Getty

Isak has dealt Newcastle a massive transfer blow by telling the club he wants to explore his options away from St.

James' Park.

He was left behind for their pre-season tour in Singapore after what the club claimed to be a thigh injury'.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe said there is 'no chance' of Isak joining them later on amid the growing speculation over a move to Liverpool.

A £150million price tag has been set by the Magpies, who have missed out on targets including Bryan Mbeumo, Joao Pedro and Hugo Ekitike.

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Appearing on White and Jordan, host Ade Oladipo questioned if Isak will be disappointed with the lack of top signings being made.

However, Jordan believes the 25-year-old should comply with the club and that Liverpool must bid, or face a tough transfer saga.

"There's also a school of thought that he can do whatever he pleases," he said.

I have a few things to say about players and their attitude when they decide they're not going to turn up for training.

"Or, they're not going to turn in for contractual obligations because they don't like the club they're now playing for.

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talkSPORT's Jordan has sent a strong message to the striker despite his requestCredit: Getty

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He has also advised Liverpool to make a bid to avoid tough negotiationsCredit: talkSPORT

"And the LMA [League Managers Association] and managers, and their conduct at times, but we'll leave Mr [Martin] O'Neill to deal with that given he's the chairman of the LMA now.

"Look, if Liverpool want to buy this player, then they should get on with trying to buy him, and Newcastle have got to be very strong in what they want.

If I'm the owner of the football club, the manager of the football club, my job is to make sure that I'm okay.

"So if you want to come and buy my player, come buy him or bugger off.

Palace got relegated, he was told he wasn't going to Everton, end of discussion.

"'You're not going, and you and your gastly little agent Leon Angel can sling your hook, you're not going.'"

Despite alreading signing former Newcastle target Ekitike in a £79m deal, Liverpool remain keen to add Isak to their striker options.

Should they meet the £150m asking price, the Reds would complete a British record transfer.

talkSPORT's chief football correspondent Alex Crook gave an update on Isak's potential move to the Premier League champions.

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"It's certainly becoming the saga of the summer.

"I think the net spend this summer is now only £115m because I think a lot of Newcastle fans are asking from a PSR perspective, 'How can they afford to sign Hugo Ekitike for big money and Isak as well?'

"He is still a dream target for Liverpool, I think they will want encouragement from Newcastle that they're ready to accept a British record bid before they actually make that interest formal.

"I've spoken before with Simon about the respect at the top of the two football clubs, with Richard Hughes, the Liverpool sporting director, and Eddie Howe, the Newcastle manager having a really close relationship.

"So, I think they'll go about this respectfully, but it's pretty clear that Isak is pushing for a move.

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Liverpool have the forward as a dream summer signingCredit: AFP

"You don't leave your star player out of a lucrative pre-season tour when it's as much about endorsements and appearances as it is about getting on the pitch, because he's got a minor thigh issue.

"I think when Eddie Howe comes out and says 'no chance' that Isak links up in Singapore, even at a later date, I think he knows that he's got a fight on his hands to keep their star striker."


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