Liverpool ’s hopes of signing Newcastle striker Alexander Isak have been handed a major boost. The Premier League champions saw an opening bid worth £110million rejected by Newcastle earlier this month and the Sweden international has since been exiled from the first-team squad.

Alexander Isak says his relationship with Newcastle “can’t continue” and “change is in the best interests of everyone” as he accused the club of broken promises over his future.

Alexander Isak has broken his silence on his situation at Newcastle United this summer. Isak has removed himself from first-team duties over the past month at Newcastle, playing no part in the pre-season matches and the opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa.