Alexander Isak's huge demands over a new contract have created a huge issue at Newcastle, while Eddie Howe's latest comments also offer Liverpool new hope.

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First, Liverpool rocked the boat significantly as it emerged the Reds were prepared to stump up in the region of £130m ($175m) to snatch Isak in what would have been a Premier League record transfer.

With Liverpool targeting the Sweden striker, Isak was sent home from Glasgow by manager Eddie Howe on the weekend for Newcastle 's friendly defeat to Celtic. However, Newcastle are insisting Isak is ...