Explained: The Swedish striker is determined to leave St James’ Park and Fifa’s amendments to article 17 give him an exit route next summer that would potentially cost Newcastle millions of pounds

The Liverpool executives who attend away matches vary between the likes of CEO Billy Hogan, club ambassadors Sir Kenny Dalglish and Ian Rush (both former Newcastle employees), club secretary Danny Stanway, and chief legal and external affairs officer Jonathan Bamber.

Alexander Isak and Newcastle United are now embroiled in a war of words following the Swede’s shock statement.

Alexander Isak will be under immense pressure should he secure his dream move from Newcastle to Liverpool this summer.

Follow live updates as Alexander Isak's Newcastle future continues to dominate the summer transfer window BlueCo — the group that owns Chelsea and Strasbourg — has reached an agreement to sign midfielder Julio Enciso from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has named Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak as one of the Premier League’s stand-out strikers, adding fuel to the fire of his ongoing transfer saga.

Alexander Isak could make a public apology if he fails to secure a move away from Newcastle United this summer. Isak has his heart set on joining Liverpool after emerging as their top target ahead of the transfer window closing on 1 September.

GIVEMESPORT senior correspondent recently confirmed that Newcastle have submitted an offer to sign Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, but that bid was rejected. Signing a replacement for Isak might help Liverpool in their pursuit of a striker, but they do appear adamant that he won't be departing.

However, life without Isak might not be as bleak as fans fear. While Newcastle have won fewer games and scored fewer goals without him, they have earned more points per game when he has been absent.

Liverpool has made Alexander Isak its No. 1 transfer target this summer and is hoping to complete a deal, having previously lost out in pursuit of his Newcastle team-mate