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'Isak is a rat' T-shirts sold outside St James' Park before Newcastle's huge clash with Liverpool as Magpies fans make feelings known over wantaway striker

Newcastle United fans made their feelings clear about wantaway forward Alexander Isak as T-shits with 'Isak is a rat' written on them were sold outside St James' Park ahead of the Magpies' crucial Premier League clash against Liverpool. The Swedish forward has publicly stated that his relationship with Newcastle is over as he is determined to join the Reds this summer.

VIDEO: WWE star JD McDonagh sparks huge chorus of boos after unveiling Alexander Isak Liverpool shirt at live event in NEWCASTLE

Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has dominated headlines all summer, and now it has crossed into the world of WWE. During a live event in Newcastle on August 24, Liverpool-supporting wrestler JD McDonagh provoked outrage from the local crowd by unveiling a Reds shirt with Isak’s name and number on the back. The stunt has added even more fuel to an already fiery transfer saga.

'It wasn't an easy decision' – Florian Wirtz admits he had to think deeply about Liverpool move before making huge £116m switch from Bayer Leverkusen amid rival Bayern Munich interest

Florian Wirtz has revealed the difficult thought process behind his record-breaking £116 million ($156m) move to Liverpool, admitting he had to think deeply before rejecting Bayern Munich for a Premier League challenge. The 22-year-old German star believes stepping out of his comfort zone at Bayer Leverkusen will help him reach the very top of world football.

Arne Slot reveals texts to Eddie Howe amid Alexander Isak transfer saga as Liverpool boss braces for 'intense' clash with Newcastle at St James' Park

Liverpool manager Arne Slot has revealed he exchanged messages with Eddie Howe ahead of their clash at St James’ Park, but insisted sympathy is limited as Newcastle deal with the Alexander Isak transfer saga. With the Swedish striker pushing for a British record move to Anfield, Slot expects an 'intense' night against Howe’s side in their first home game of the season.