A. Isak

'We hope to have our best player back' – Bruno Guimaraes 'really missing' Alexander Isak as Newcastle captain admits he's had 'no contact' with exiled striker amid Liverpool transfer saga

Newcastle skipper Bruno Guimaraes has admitted he is "really missing" Alexander Isak and claims the squad still has "hope to get their best player back". The Swedish striker was absent again on Monday night as Eddie Howe’s men crashed to a late 3-2 defeat against Liverpool, who are reportedly determined to prise him away from St James' Park before the transfer window shuts.

'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.