This article was originally published on www.si.com as Newcastle ‘Make Final Transfer Decision’ After Alexander Isak’s Bombshell Statement. Newcastle United chiefs have reportedly reacted furiously to Alexander Isak’s public transfer request and will inform the Liverpool target that his behaviour has only harmed his chances of leaving the club.

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.

Isak was not present at Tuesday's PFA awards, where he was the only Newcastle player to be named in the Premier League team of the season.