Follow live updates as Alexander Isak's Newcastle future continues to dominate the summer transfer window

Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has named Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak as one of the Premier League’s stand-out strikers, adding fuel to the fire of his ongoing transfer saga.

Former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer believes wantaway striker Alexander Isak has poured “flames on the fire” of his stand-off with the Magpies by accusing the club of breaking promises, and said his comments “don’t benefit anyone”.

Alexander Isak has let the Newcastle United fans down by his decision not to play for the club amid his current transfer saga, according to Rangers legend Ally McCoist. The 25-year-old has made it clear he does not want to play for the club again as he presses for a move to Liverpool.