Loyalty is a virtue, but in football, business comes first. Isak is now walking the rocky path previously taken by stars like Alexander-Arnold and Kane.

Alexander Isak came in for criticism from sections of the Newcastle United travelling support on Saturday but fans were upset with certain coverage from Villa Park

Former Danish international striker and current coach of the Swedish national team, Jon Dahl Tomasson, defends Alexander Isak for his decision to force a transfer away from Newcastle.

Sweden boss Jon Dahl Tomasson has leaped to Alexander Isak’s defence - insisting nobody has full knowledge of his situation. Isak sat out of Newcastle United’s pre-season tour of Asia and has been training alone since the squad returned to Tyneside a fortnight ago.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is not expected to attend Tuesday night's Professional Footballers Association's awards gala, BBC Sport understands.

Alexander Isak has been defender by his national team coach who said 'Alex is a great guy and very professional' despite him going on strike.

Speaking ahead of the Liverpool Premier League opener against Bournemouth, Virgil van Dijk's coy comment has left fans wondering if he was referring to Alexander Isak