Alexander Isak is refusing to play for Newcastle United as he continues to try to force through a move to Liverpool, and Alan Shearer has vented his fury.

Arsenal have completed the signing of Eberechi Eze but the future of Alexander Isak still needs to be finalised with Newcastle adamant they won't sell as Liverpool circle

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said on Friday his club cannot win in the saga over star striker Alexander Isak's future."That is why I have said all summer, it is a difficult situation for the club to manage.

Newcastle United's owners will not leave the Premier League club without a recognised striker if the protracted transfer saga involving Alexander Isak ends in the Swede's exit, manager Eddie Howe said ahead of a league meeting with Liverpool.

The latest Newcastle United transfer news as we bring you live updates on the future of Alexander Isak, Yoane Wissa, Jorgen Strand Larsen, Nicolas Jackson and others

Alexander Isak has gone public for the first time about his discontent at Newcastle by saying the club has broken promises and that “the relationship can’t continue.”

Alexander Isak will be the name on everyone's lips as Liverpool travel to Newcastle to continue their Premier League title defence on Monday night. The wantaway Swede, heavily linked with Liverpool, will not be part of the action at St. James' Park, as he has been sidelined from the Newcastle United squad.

Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.