‘Trust is lost’: Isak accuses Newcastle of broken promises in transfer drama

‘The relationship cannot continue,’ says striker

TRUST LOST: Alexander Isak added in his Instagram post: ‘Promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time.’

Alexander Isak’s standoff with Newcastle threatened to descend into outright civil war on Tuesday night as the Sweden striker accused his club of breaking promises and betraying his trust. In an incendiary Instagram message he claimed their relationship “could not continue”.

Isak has been endeavouring to force a move to Liverpool all summer but, so far, at least Newcastle have proved resistant, rejecting one £110m bid as they struggle to find replacements.