Newcastle are under pressure to sign a new striker this summer. Callum Wilson was released following the expiration of his contract, but Eddie Howe’s side were forced to start the season without a recognised centre forward after Isak began his own protest over his desired move to Liverpool.

Alexander Isak issued a controversial statement on Tuesday night. Rather than attend the PFA awards ceremony, Isak decided to send a message to

Edwards stated “the truth will come out,” but the saga currently shows no sign of ending with Newcastle insisting Isak is not for sale, and having rejected a £110million bid from Liverpool.

Many Premier League clubs are in a race against time to wrap up their final additions ahead of transfer deadline day on 1 September

Transfer news LIVE!The summer window has been handed two huge twists as it enters its final stretch. Arsenal re-entered the transfer market after Kai Havertz picked up a knee injury, the severity of which remains unknown,

Alan Shearer hits out at fan's 'stupid question' over Alexander Isak transfer sagaSource: The Rest Is Football

The Reds saw an opening offer worth £110million rejected earlier in the window for Isak, but are now set to unelash a new bid to try and tempt Newcastle into selling the Swedish hotshot