According to reports, a Liverpool transfer is at an ‘advanced stage’, while Alexander Isak would be “allowed to go” on three conditions.

One of the benefits of handing a transfer request is to inform a club of a player's desire to leave, but given Isak's recent actions, despite not handing in an official transfer request, he is keen to depart the club. Formally handing in an official transfer request can lead to significant financial penalties for a player.

Alan Shearer didn't hold back when addressing Alexander Isak's bombshell comments about being let down by Newcastle, with the Magpies legend launching a foul-mouthed rant

Liverpool are the culprits in the Alexander Isak transfer saga, as Newcastle United go on the offensive and send a public message to the striker.

Alan Shearer believes Alexander Isak has poured "flames on the fire" of his stand-off with the club by accusing them of breaking promises.

This is where we are with Alexander Isak right now: they can't use him if he refuses to play and they can't replace him if he isn't sold. Isak will be listening to his advisors. What the former team-mates think of him will matter little;

Follow live updates as Alexander Isak's Newcastle future continues to dominate the summer transfer window

Liverpool could face competition from reigning Spanish champions Barcelona for the signing of Alexander Isak, a report has claimed.