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The key questions on Isak's future as suitors Liverpool come to town

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Liverpool would have hoped to have Alexander Isak lining up for them against Newcastle on Monday Night Football this evening - but the Swedish forward remains in a transfer stand-off with the Magpies with a week to go until Deadline Day.

Isak put out an explosive statement last Tuesday regarding the ongoing saga, saying his Newcastle career "cannot continue" following "broken promises" made by the club.

This is after Liverpool saw a £110m bid rejected by Newcastle earlier this summer.



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He claims he was promised a new deal which he has wanted for the last 18 months - and that hasn't materialised.

Isak feels he wants a contract - with higher wages - that reflects his status as one of the top Premier League strikers.

How have Newcastle responded to the news?

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Newcastle fans called him a "greedy b******" from the stands during last weekend's 0-0 draw against Aston Villa - a match which showcased how much Newcastle need him.

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So they're actually even struggling to bring in a replacement for Wilson, who left on a free contract and has joined West Ham.

So Isak would be allowed to go if:

Newcastle were able to find a new 'gem' striker signing from somewhereThey also bring in WissaLiverpool come to the table with a significantly higher bid.Would a deal for Wissa be enough for an Isak sale?

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There is a feeling that Isak has done himself no favours by making that statement.

Does player power work?

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"We need to have one more attacker," he said.

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