Isak is reported to have turned down the offer of a new contract at Newcastle and has not travelled with the pre-season squad after expressing an interest in leaving the club this summer. The Magpies insist his absence is due to a thigh injury.

The true feeling within the Newcastle United dressing room on Alexander Isak's proposed move away from the club has been revealed. Isak has informed Newcastle that he wants to explore his options this summer amid reports linking him with a stunning move to Liverpool.

Alexander Isak is far from certain to remain at Newcastle United this summer. The Swedish forward has expressed a desire to leave the club and has made a move to Premier League champions Liverpool a

Newcastle defender Dan Burn has said that Alexander Isak leaving would "upset" the players, amid continued talk of a move to Liverpool.

Simon Jordan tells Newcastle United what to do with Alexander Isak. The Swedish centre-forward scored 27 goals in all competitions last season, including 23 in the Premier League.

Then there are Isak’s wages. His exact demands are unknown but given his status as one of the world’s leading players a range of £250,000 to £300,000 a week is far from unreasonable. At that level, the hit to a club would be £15m-£18m annually.

Newcastle United defender Dan Burn has candidly shared that the potential departure of Alexander Isak would cause discontent among the squad, amidst mounting speculation linking the Swedish striker with a big-money transfer to Liverpool.

Liverpool fans think new signing Hugo Ekitike may have dropped a major Alexander Isak transfer hint during his unveiling. Ekitike is the latest addition in what has been a busy summer at Anfield, with the Premier League champions looking to dominate English football.

The 25-year-old has blossomed into one of the world’s most devastating strikers during his time on Tyneside but has seemingly outgrown St James’s Park, turning down the chance to extend his contract as he weighs up a move elsewhere.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak is not reckless, nor is it reactionary. It is part of a calculated plan to strengthen from a position of dominance. “Isak best-in-class, just like Alisson was, just like Virgil was,” said Hendrick, underlining the club’s belief that this signing would elevate their ceiling even further.

Arsenal hold an interest in Crystal Palace playmaker Eberechi Eze, who would help solve that issue of having more creativity from the left. The 27-year-old is also capable of producing the “magic moments” that Arteta has claimed his team lacks. For several reasons, Isak joining Liverpool would ramp up the pressure on Arsenal to sign Eze.