Newcastle United have officially responded to Alexander Isak’s bombshell social media statement issued on Tuesday evening.

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Liverpool’s push to sign Alexander Isak is hanging on a knife edge, with developments in Newcastle United’s pursuit of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa potentially holding the key. As reported by Craig Hope of The Daily Mail, the Swedish striker’s future appears tied directly to whether Eddie Howe’s side secure a replacement.

LIVERPOOL have sanctioned a British record £130million move for Alexander Isak next week – confident that Newcastle will finally let the wantaway striker leave. And they also still want to land

Romero joined Spurs from Juventus in summer 2021, in a deal worth €55million (£47.4m; $64.3m at current rates), and has been a mainstay at the heart of defence under former head coaches Nuno Espirito Santo, Antonio Conte and Ange Postecoglou.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak would obviously be a great signing for Liverpool, but he shouldn't be their priority right now, given the Reds' obvious problems in defence

Tottenham could help a new club lure Alexander Isak away from Liverpool with an unexpected windfall as a new transfer target has emerged for Thomas Frank. Clubs in the Premier League are working hard behind the scenes to recruit new players ahead of next month's transfer deadline.