Virgil van Dijk maintains that Alexander Isak ranks amongst the most challenging opponents he has faced, as Liverpool continues to monitor the Newcastle striker - who has delivered a bombshell statement regarding his future.

The Swedish forward is pushing for a departure from St.

Isak also scored in a Premier League stalemate with the Reds, meaning he has struck four times against the Merseysiders across six encounters.



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This caliber has clearly impressed Van Dijk, who was questioned about the most formidable strikers he has encountered in the Premier League.

Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle

That's where things are for me right now – and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself."

Newcastle followed up with a statement of its own, publicly declaring: "We are clear in response that Alex remains under contract and that no commitment has ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer.

"We want to keep our best players, but we also understand players have their own wishes and we listen to their views

As explained to Alex and his representatives, we must always take into consideration the best interests of Newcastle United, the team and our supporters in all decisions and we have been clear that the conditions of a sale this summer have not transpired
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