Overview

• Alexander Isak publicly accused Newcastle of breaking promises and said a move is in everyone’s best interests in a social-media statement.
• Newcastle issued an official rebuttal saying they do not foresee conditions for a sale being met this summer, with reports placing their valuation near £150m.
• Liverpool’s opening offer of about £110m was turned down, and head coach Arne Slot reiterated the club will only sign at the right fee, in the right role, and with a willing player.
• Isak skipped the pre-season tour and has been training separately, with reports he will not play, and Slot said he assumes the forward will not feature when the teams meet on Monday.
• Footage circulated online showing young supporters shouting abuse at Isak near the training ground, and some reports have outlined FIFA’s Article 17 as a potential, longer-term exit route next summer.