Outside the training ground as Alexander Isak arrives

After dropping a bombshell Instagram post accusing Newcastle of “broken promises” and saying the relationship “can’t continue,” Alexander Isak has returned to training — albeit separately from the first team. His post, which followed weeks of speculation and a rejected £110m bid from Liverpool, made it clear he wants out. Newcastle responded firmly, stating no promises were made and that Isak remains under contract. They’ve left the door open for his return, but the atmosphere is tense.Newcastle’s attempt to sign Brentford’s Yoane Wissa as a potential replacement for Isak hit another wall. Their improved bid — £35m plus £5m in add-ons — was rejected by Brentford, who are holding firm despite Wissa reportedly pushing for the move5. With Brentford already losing key players this summer, they’re reluctant to let Wissa go without a replacement.Isak’s future: Still uncertain. Unless Newcastle land two strikers, they’re unlikely to sell him — even if Liverpool return with a mega bid. Wissa’s stance: He’s training but has scrubbed Brentford from his socials, signaling his desire to leave. Newcastle’s dilemma: They’re caught between keeping a disgruntled star and failing to secure reinforcements.This podcast has been created and uploaded by Newcastle Fans TV, the views in this podcast are not necessarily the views of talkSPORT. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.