Newcastle have responded to Alexander Isak by releasing a fiery statement of their own amid the striker's strong desire to join Liverpool.

With less than two weeks until the summer window closes, Isak has taken the nuclear option in a desperate bid to force a move away. He released a public statement on Tuesday night, in which he referenced 'broken promises' from Newcastle's leadership. Isak is also said to be refusing to play for the Tyneside club until a transfer is agreed.

Alexander Isak is not expected to attend the Professional Footballers' Association awards ceremony on Tuesday, sources have told ESPN.

Liverpool have spent the last few weeks locked in a transfer battle for Alexander Isak. Ever since Newcastle rejected Liverpool’s opening transfer offer - reported to be in the region of £110m -