Liverpool have previously communicated their interest in Isak and over doing a deal in the region of £120million.

Speaking on his YouTube channel, Craig Hope has shared a detailed explanation of Isak’s stance, and he says Newcastle did something last year that left the striker absolutely furious. Hope spoke about Isak’s situation at Newcastle, claiming that he was very angry last year over his contract situation.

Here are some of the boss' key answers around Isak, his squad's fitness and transfer activity. Eddie Howe wants to keep Alexander Isak at the football club. That is a view shared by the ownership on Tyneside. There is still every chance he remains at St James' Park beyond the summer.