Man United legend Rio Ferdinand has revealed his 'conspiracy theory' which he believes could stop Liverpool from signing Alexander Isak as the Newcastle star pushes for a move this summer.
Isak was left out of Newcastle's squad for their tour to the Far East, with the forward nursing a thigh injury.
Mail Sport then exclusively revealed that Isak had asked to explore a move away, with reigning Premier League champions Liverpool the clear frontrunners for his signature.
Newcastle are formally braced for an offer from Liverpool for Isak, with the Reds set to bank £65million from the sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich.