Newcastle ‘tell Alexander Isak he will NOT be sold this summer leaving wantaway Liverpool target furious'
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NEWCASTLE UNITED have told Alexander Isak that he will not be allowed to leave the club this summer, according to reports.
Isak has been embroiled in a transfer saga for most of the window as he tries to force through a move to Liverpool.
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Newcastle United have told Alexander Isak he will not be sold this summer
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The Reds have already seen a £110m bid for the Swedish striker turned down by Newcastle.
Now, according to the Telegraph, Isak has been formed that he will not be sold.
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