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.

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Newcastle legend Alan Shearer has advised Alexander Isak to sack his agent ‘on the spot’ over the ‘f***ing mess’ he has made of this summer’s ongoing transfer saga.

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.

Liverpool could face competition from reigning Spanish champions Barcelona for the signing of Alexander Isak, a report has claimed.