This article was originally published on www.si.com as Newcastle United Legend Slams Alexander Isak Over Reported Liverpool Interest. Newcastle United and Premier League legend Alan Shearer did not hold back when discussing his former club and striker Alexander Isak amid links with Liverpool.

Newcastle has received encouragement from Benjamin Sesko's camp over a transfer to St. James' Park in a potential boost to Liverpool in their pursuit of Alexander Isak

Alexander Isak is set for showdown talks Eddie Howe this week after returning to the Newcastle training ground. Isak was at the Newcastle training ground on Monday after returning from Spain, as he waits on a second bid for Liverpool after their £110million offer was rejected.