Liverpool holds a long-term interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, with Eddie Howe having been asked about the Swede during a press conference today.

Eddie Howe has not eased uncertainty over Alexander Isak's Newcastle United future by admitting that there are no ongoing contract talks with the wantaway striker. Isak wants to leave St. James' Park this summer and is eyeing a blockbuster switch to Liverpool, who were ready to splash £120million for his signature earlier in the month.

GOAL explains how Liverpool have been able to spend £265 million on new players during the summer transfer window - and why they could still sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle

Liverpool is interested in signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, with the player having made it clear to his current employer that he wants to explore his options.

Hugo Ekitike is now widely expected to join Liverpool from Eintracht Frankfurt in a move worth around £79m. Slot will hope that the centre-forward can share the goal-scoring burden with Mohamed Salah, who exclusively shouldered most of that responsibility last term.

Saudi Pro League giants A-Hilal are ready to offer a staggering £600,000-a-week, tax-free contract to lure Alexander Isak from Newcastle, despite interest from Premier League champions Liverpool. Isak has been linked with a move away from St.

If any club has the funds to pull off this deal, it is Al Hilal. Not only are they one of the four clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund (PIF), but they also benefit from the support of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who can help underwrite exceptional deals such as this one.

Alexander Isak has donned the No 14 at Newcastle and is considering a move away but that number is occupied at Liverpool - unless the pieces fall into place for it to become vacant