“When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue. That’s where things are for me right now – and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself.”

Newcastle United are preparing for Liverpool to return with a new bid of between £120-130m for 25-year-old Sweden forward Alexander Isak.

Isak did not feature for Newcastle in any of their pre-season friendlies, has chosen not to train with the senior group and was absent for the opening-weekend goalless draw at Aston Villa on Saturday...