Newcastle star Joelinton has made his stance clear on Alexander Isak’s conduct after ‘liking’ a social media post criticising the ‘destructive path’ the forward has taken this summer.

Isak informed Newcastle’s hierarchy of his desire to seek opportunities elsewhere last month and the situation has turned increasingly bitter in the proceeding days and weeks.

Liverpool have emerged as Isak’s priority for the new campaign and the 25-year-old – the Magpies’ top scorer with 27 goals last term – has been training alone after opting out of Newcastle’s pre-season tour of Asia.

An impassioned post from Isak on Tuesday evening accused Newcastle of ‘breaking promises’ and holding him to ransom with just a fortnight remaining of the transfer window.

The Toon responded with an explosive statement o

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