Overview

• Isak publicly said “promises were broken” and declared a change would be best for all parties after weeks of silence.
• Newcastle swiftly rebutted his claims, stating no club official agreed to a summer departure and that sale conditions have not been met.
• Liverpool’s opening bid of about £110m was turned down and, while reports suggest a record proposal could follow, no improved formal offer has been confirmed.
• The Sweden forward skipped the pre-season tour, has been training separately since, and is reported to have told associates he will not play for Newcastle again.
• Coverage notes FIFA’s Article 17 could offer a unilateral route to leave next summer after three years under contract, with compensation set by FIFA if invoked.