Newcastle United are adamant Alexander Isak will not be allowed to leave despite the striker going public with his desire to depart this summer, claiming promises have been “broken” and “trust is lost”.

Only hours after Alexander Isak publicly bashed Newcastle United for “broken promises” and declaring the “relationship can’t continue,” the Magpies fired back at their star striker, adding another chapter to one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer.

Alexander Isak released an explosive statement to Fabrizio Romano on Tuesday, claiming that promises had been made to him "behind closed doors" and that "change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself.