Alexander Isak has rejected Newcastle's first contract proposal, according to a report. The Magpies are desperate to tie their Swedish sharpshooter to a new deal after he fired them to the Carabao Cup,

Speculation that Alexander Isak could be prised away from Newcastle by either Liverpool or Arsenal has cranked up amid claims he's rejected a new contract.

The key to Alexander Isak’s future could lie with Manchester United as Newcastle brace themselves for bids for their marquee player this summer. Isak, 25, cemented his stellar season this month with a goal in his side’s EFL Cup final win over Liverpool, his 23rd of the campaign.