AWAY THE LAD

Slot on red alert as Isak eyes Toon exit

- by RYAN TAYLOR and DAVID MCDONNELL

ALEXANDER ISAK has opened the door to a sensational British record transfer to Liverpool after informing Newcastle that he wants to explore a move away from St James' Park.

The Toon striker did not travel with the team to Singapore yesterday for their pre-season tour, though the club insist his omission was due to a thigh issue.