Alexander Isak: Liverpool handed huge transfer boost as wantaway Newcastle striker issues brutal statement | OneFootball

Swedish international is currently on strike at his current club

Alexander Isak has dropped a bombshell after the Newcastle striker issued a damning statement aimed at the club claiming that promises had been “broken”.

The Swedish international is being heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, and the forward is currently on strike at St James’ Park trying to force through a transfer.

The Reds have already seen an offer of £110million plus add-ons turned down by the Magpies, who are reported to be holding out for £150m.

Now, Isak himself has thrown another twist in the tale, delivering his own views on his current situation.

The striker snubbed an invitation to the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards gala in Manchester on Tuesday night, where Isak was named in the Team of the Season for his exploits last term.

However, he used the opportunity to vent his own frustrations at a lack of movement from his current employers at facilitating his demands.

"I'm proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the season for 2024-25,” he wrote on Instagram.

"First and foremost I want to thank my teammates and everyone at Newcastle United who has supported me along the way.

"I'm not at the ceremony tonight. With everything going on, it didn't feel right to be there.

"I've kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken. That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn't reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors.

"The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. To now act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading.

"When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue. That's where things are for me right now – and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself."

Isak scored 27 goals in 43 games in all competitions last season, and he did not feature in Newcastle’s opening day draw with Aston Villa, with Eddie Howe admitting that it would not have been appropriate to select him amid the swirling rumours about his future.