: Alexander Isak move to Liverpool has been BLOCKED BY NEWCASTLE, reports The Telegraph! ⚠️

“The club told him: YOU ARE NOT LEAVING”. ❌

Alexander Isak’s response as Newcastle make final decision on Liverpool transfer

Newcastle have told Alexander Isak that he will not be sold this summer amid transfer interest from Liverpool with the player not impressed by the Magpies’ firm stance

Eddie Howe has been the club’s spokesperson and had been open and honest about the possibility that Isak could leave the club after three years, but their Saudi Arabian have taken a hard line regarding their refusal to sell.

Liverpool were told that Newcastle were not going to consider a sale when they saw a bid worth around £110m rejected last week, which has resulted in them backing away from further negotiations. The Reds have confirmed they won’t up their offer unless the stance at St James’ Park changes.

It is understood that, even if a new striker is signed by Newcastle, they will not u-turn on their firm stance regarding Isak’s future. Howe has been aware of the hierarchy’s stance has been left to smooth things out with the player.

Newcastle’s decision not to officially discipline the player has been a conscious decision. Isak didn’t go on their pre-season tour of Asia but later was seen training at former club Real Sociedad. The club are aware that it will be easier to reintegrate him into the squad if they take a soft approach in that sense.

Newcastle believes the 25-year-old will have to accept that he cannot just try to force his way out of the club. Howe though has admitted that whilst he would love to have Isak back in the group he cannot include him as things stand given his conduct – and doubted he would play in next weekend’s Premier League opener.

He said: “We’ve had discussions and it’s clear at the moment that we can’t involve him with the group. I don’t know how long that will be for, but that’s the latest.

“I’d want Alex to be playing today, I’d want him training tomorrow. We would love the player to be with us.”Let me make that absolutely clear. There’s no part of me that doesn’t want that outcome, but I don’t see the current situation changing for Aston Villa.”