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Alexander Isak has come out and accused Newcastle of broken promises(Image: PA)

Virgil van Dijk insists Alexander Isak is one of the toughest opponents to come up against as Liverpool continue to eye the Newcastle frontman - who has given an explosive statement on his situation.

The Swede is looking to force his exit from St.

That would be a major blow for the Magpies with Isak crucial to their recent success.

He scored against Van Dijk and Liverpool as Newcastle claimed Carabao Cup success last year - their first domestic trophy in 70 years.

Isak also notched in a Premier League draw with the Reds, meaning he has found the net four times against the Merseysiders in six outings.

And that quality has not gone unnoticed by Van Dijk, who was quizzed on the most difficult strikers he's had to combat in the Premier League.

Everybody has a different challenge so I respect everyone playing in the Premier League because it's the hardest league in the world."

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Isak was not present at the PFA Awards in Manchester, but was named in the Premier League Team of the Year, as voted for by his fellow peers after a stellar season for Newcastle.

That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn't reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors."

Alexander Isak and Virgil van Dijk have come up against each other on several occasions(Image: Iain Buist/Newcastle Chronicle)

Newcastle have already rejected a bid from Liverpool in the region of £110million and are demanding a far higher fee.

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