Former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer believes wantaway striker Alexander Isak has poured “flames on the fire” of his stand-off with the Magpies by accusing the club of breaking promises, and said his comments “don’t benefit anyone”.

Alexander Isak is desperate to leave Newcastle for Liverpool, but the Magpies are refusing to part ways with their talisman.

Alexander Isak has been at the centre of a transfer saga this summer as he pushes to leave Newcastle and join Liverpool, with his potential replacement Hugo Ekitike already joining the Reds