Anthony Gordon speaks out on Alexander Isak transfer saga moments before huge update on Newcastle striker drops

Anthony Gordon has become the first Newcastle United star to publicly address the ongoing transfer saga involving Alexander Isak and Liverpool.

Isak continues to push for a stunning switch away from Newcastle this summer, after asking not to be included in the club's pre-season tour.

According to The Athletic's David Ornstein, Liverpool have had an initial bid turned down for the 25-year-old who has been training alone at former club Real Sociedad.

The report claims Isak has turned down new deal with a release clause next summer, and is completely set on leaving St James' Park for Anfield.

Liverpool's offer is said to be over £100m, but falls short of Newcastle's valuation.

Newcastle have continued their Premier League preparation in Asia without their striker, and speaking via The Daily Mail, England international Gordon spoke out on the situation.

Anthony Gordon and Alexander Isak for Newcastle (credit: Getty)

Anthony Gordon 'hopes' Alexander Isak secures move

"I understand what Alex is going through," he told The Mail

"What I can say, for me, is that it’s been an absolute pleasure to be out of the transfer speculation for a summer! It’s the first time in about three years! It’s been so easy, so mentally refreshing.

"That is why I understand what Alex is going through. I feel for him. He will be going through a lot. The club is going through a lot. I hope everyone gets what they want in the end," he added.

In the interview, Gordon admitted the truth about rumours linking him back to Merseyside last summer, and revealed it was hard for him to refocus once the deal fell through.

"It’s true, that was the case," he admitted.

"I would never lie. It was difficult for me because one, I had the Euros, which was horrendous for me mentally. I was there, I wasn’t playing.

"Then I had the transfer stuff. With PSR, I thought I was going to leave at some point in the window. It didn’t happen. I had to get my head around that to begin with, and then to get my head around it again was hard," the former Everton star added.