Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak said his “relationship can’t continue” with the club after what he called “broken promises”, declaring that “change is in the best interests of everyone.” The 25-year-old issued the statement on Instagram on Tuesday evening, the same night he skipped the Professional Footballers’ Association awards despite being the sole Newcastle player named in the Premier League Team of the Season for 2024/25. Isak, who scored 27 goals last season, has not trained with Eddie Howe’s squad since the summer break and was omitted from Saturday’s league opener. Newcastle earlier rejected a bid of about £110 million from champions Liverpool and continue to insist the Sweden international is not for sale, but people familiar with the situation say the forward intends to negotiate only with the Anfield club. Newcastle’s attacking shortcomings were exposed in their first match of the campaign, a 0–0 draw at Aston Villa on 16 August. The visitors dominated after Villa defender Ezri Konsa was sent off in the 66th minute, yet failed to convert repeated chances, with stand-in goalkeeper Marco Bizot denying Anthony Elanga and Anthony Gordon. The impasse leaves Newcastle weighing whether to soften their stance before the transfer window closes, while Liverpool consider whether to raise their offer for a player who has publicly signalled his desire to move.