ALEXANDER ISAK insists his Newcastle career is over amid Liverpool’s intense interest.
Isak, 25, has been embroiled in a massive transfer saga that has seen him training alone after being omitted from Eddie Howe’s squad in the midst of the uncertainty surrounding his future.
According to transfer insider David Ornstein, the star striker is adamant that his time at St James’ Park is finished.
In fact, the Sweden international has no wish to reintegrate with the Magpies.
And he won’t change his mind even if the summer transfer window slams shut with him still at the Toon.
Newcastle have told Isak that he will not be allowed to leave the club this summer.
However, the Premier League giants are still exploring the market for a potential replacement amid the ongoing stand-off.
Newcastle have been linked with Paris Saint-Germain’s Randal Kolo Muani, Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson and Porto’s Samu Aghehowa – formerly known as Samu Omorodion.
According to The Athletic, the Geordies are also keeping tabs on Manchester United striker Rasmus Hojlund, who is also targeted by AC Milan, Borussia Dortmund and RB Leipzig.
Newcastle have missed out on other major targets, such as Benjamin Sesko who went to Man Utd, Hugo Ekitike who went to Liverpool and Chelsea duo Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
And options are running out as Kolo Muani also appears close to returning to Juventus where he spent the second half of last season on loan.
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