This has dragged on long enough. It is time to make a decision and tell everyone what it is. Newcastle United have claimed all summer that Alexander Isak is not for sale. If that is the case, say it publicly and put an end to this draining,

The club are growing increasingly desperate for a striker following Joao Pedro and Liam Delap's move to Chelsea, Hugo Ekitike's signing with Liverpool, and Benjamin Sesko's choice to join Manchester United.

The atmosphere at St James' Park will be filled with tension and needle. Isak will have a watching brief as it all unfolds.