Indeed, he did inform Newcastle that he’d never play for them again, but, if they don’t manage to source a replacement for him or even bring in a striker at all, they’ll have no choice but to try and force him to play.

Seeing as though Isak still has three years left on his deal at St James’ Park, he doesn’t really have a leg to stand on regarding forcing his way out.

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“Newcastle need to find a replacement.

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“They’re actually even struggling right now, as we can see, to bring in a replacement for Callum Wilson, who left on a free contract.

But he’s seen as the Callum Wilson replacement rather than the Alexander Isak replacement.

“So they can’t even get the second striker in, if you like.

“If they were able to land Wissa in the next few days – and I am expecting a bid in the next couple of days – and Liverpool came to the table offering £130m then Newcastle might have a decision to make.

“However, it would leave them very light on striker reinforcements.”

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As has been the case throughout most of the summer window, Liverpool are at the centre of yet another transfer saga.

If Liverpool want to retain the Premier League title and make a good name for themselves in the Champions League, signing Isak would be one of the best ways for them to do that.
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