Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak does not expect to pull on a black-and-white shirt again - despite having another two years left on his current contract. The Swedish star has made it clear he wants to leave St James' Park this summer, with Liverpool having an initial bid for the striker turned down earlier this month.

That’s according to transfer expert David Ornstein, who has reported that Isak regards his career at Newcastle United as ‘finished’ and has no desire to reintergrate into the squad even if he is not sold this summer.

Liverpool have been handed a huge boost in their pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak Liverpool get their Premier League campaign underway on Friday night as the reigning champions host Bournemouth at Anfield to kick off the defence of their title.