Alexander Isak is not expected to attend the Professional Footballers' Association awards ceremony on Tuesday, sources have told ESPN.

Being Newcastle is playing a far bigger part. Hugo Ekitike, Liam Delap and Benjamin Sesko did not turn the Magpies down because they took one look at poor Isak being trapped on terms he was stupid enough to agree to and got cold feet. Big names ultimately don’t fancy living in the north of England, especially if they have other options.

Newcastle continue to insist that Isak is not for sale as they try - and fail - to sign a replacement, having already seen Liam Delap, Joao Pedro, Bryan Mbeumo and Benjamin Sesko all reject a move to St James' Park.

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Tottenham could help a new club lure Alexander Isak away from Liverpool with an unexpected windfall as a new transfer target has emerged for Thomas Frank. Clubs in the Premier League are working hard behind the scenes to recruit new players ahead of next month's transfer deadline.

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak would obviously be a great signing for Liverpool, but he shouldn't be their priority right now, given the Reds' obvious problems in defence

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