One of the benefits of handing a transfer request is to inform a club of a player's desire to leave, but given Isak's recent actions, despite not handing in an official transfer request, he is keen to depart the club. Formally handing in an official transfer request can lead to significant financial penalties for a player.

Manchester United are trying to offload Alejandro Garnacho, Rasmus Hojlund and Jadon Sancho, while Crystal Palace stars Marc Guehi and Eberechi Eze are in talks to join Liverpool and Tottenham respect

Fabrizio Romano has provided the latest on the Alexander Isak transfer saga and his revelation suggests a resolution is not far off for Liverpool and Newcastle.