Alexander Isak, the Swedish striker currently contracted to Newcastle United, has declared he will never play for the club again amid ongoing transfer tensions. Isak has vacated his Newcastle residence and refuses to reintegrate into the squad, including missing the upcoming Premier League opener against Aston Villa. Despite Liverpool's interest and reported plans to submit a record offer for the player before the September 1 transfer deadline, Newcastle has rejected Liverpool's initial bid, maintaining that Isak is not for sale. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe confirmed Isak's exclusion from the squad and acknowledged the situation as less than ideal, while expressing optimism about potential late transfer moves. The standoff has drawn criticism from former players and pundits, though Howe indicated a willingness to reintegrate Isak if circumstances change. Liverpool's forward Hugo Ekitike has been performing well, which may influence Liverpool's transfer strategy. The dispute remains unresolved as the transfer window approaches its close.