Newcastle United are adamant Alexander Isak will not be allowed to leave despite the striker going public with his desire to depart this summer, claiming promises have been “broken” and “trust is lost”.

It follows yesterday’s confirmation of Illia Zabarnyi’s departure to Paris Saint-Germain, the third major exit from last season’s Cherries backline after Dean Huijsen joined Real Madrid and Milos Kerkez left for Liverpool earlier this summer.

Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest on the Alexander Isak transfer saga and his revelation suggests a resolution is not far off for Liverpool and Newcastle.

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.