Newcastle star's response to Alexander Isak's controversial Liverpool transfer speaks volumes

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Alexander Isak finally got his way and secured a deadline day move to Liverpool(Image: Nikki Dyer - LFC/Liverpool FC via Getty Images)

Newcastle ace Anthony Elanga finds himself rubbing shoulders with Alexander Isak in the Sweden squad and said "Good luck to him" after the striker finally secured his move to Liverpool.

Isak made it clear earlier this summer that he wanted to explore his options away from St James' Park and Anfield soon emerged as his likely destination.

Newcastle had stood firm on their stance that he would not be sold, leading Isak to down tools to force his move.

His fellow Swede Elanga had just made the move to the Magpies, joining them from Nottingham Forest, and was part of the squad that had to deal with the constant noise surrounding Isak's future.

Elanga is now having to play alongside the player who rubbed up the Toon fanbase the wrong way and has delivered a short response.

He told Fotbollskanalen: "Isak is a Liverpool player right now.

Good luck to him.”

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The forward downplayed any sense of drama within the squad, insisting they've still bought in plenty of talent.

Their next outing after the international break could see them boast new arrivals Nick Woltemade and Yoane Wissa in their starting XI.

Anthony Elanga is still rubbing shoulders with his former Newcastle team-mate

Newcastle won't face Isak in his new colours until late January when they head to Anfield to play the Reds.

Liverpool have recently secured victory over the Magpies, doing so whilst the Isak saga dragged on with the striker left out of Eddie Howe's squad for the first three games.

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Elanga maintained Isak was free to do what he wanted with his career.