'Can't continue' - Alexander Isak releases bombshell Newcastle United amid Liverpool interest

Alexander Isak has gone public with his desire to leave Newcastle United by releasing a bombshell statement.

Isak, who is effectively on strike by refusing to train or play for Eddie Howe’s side, says the relationship between him and the football “can’t continue” because “when promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue.”

The Swede wants to join Premier League champions Liverpool, who had a £110million bid rejected on August 1. Newcastle have so far refused to sell the striker without signing a replacement.

Isak broke his silence after he decided not to attend the PFA Awards in Manchester this evening, despite being named in the PFA's Premier League Team of the Year.

Alexander Isak issues bombshell statement on his Newcastle United future

“I’m proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Season for 2024/25,” Isak on Instagram

“First and foremost I want to thank my teammates and everyone at Newcastle United who has supported me along the way.I'm not at the ceremony tonight. With everything going on, it didn't feel right to be there.

“I've kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken. That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn't reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors.

“The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. To now act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading.

“When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can't continue. That's where things are for me right now - and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself. Alexander Isak.”

Eddie Howe comments on Alexander Isak’s situation

The Sweden international has been training alone at the club’s training ground and opted against reintegrating into the group, despite Howe leaving the door open.

Speaking after he missed Saturday’s goalless draw at Aston Villa, Howe said: “No, nothing's changed, but the door is well and truly open. But, yeah, he has to decide what he wants to do.

“We would like a resolution. When I say we, I'm talking about myself and I'm sure the ownership of everyone, including the players that we have, because I think we need that clarity.

“This season, any season, every season is going to be hard enough. You don't need any kind of distraction to swerve your thoughts, to unbalance what we're doing. But I'm certainly not in control of that, I think there's only one person really that can control it.

“Well, being asked the question, do you want a resolution, that's pretty specific. But of course, Alex is in control of what he does, I'm not in control of him, so that was what I said.”-