Liverpool admire Alexander Isak and are stepping up their attempts to sign a striker this summer transfer window, with the expectation that Darwin Nunez departs
Alexander Isak during a Newcastle United training session
Alexander Isak is part of Newcastle United pre-season training(Image: Anadolu via Getty Images)
Liverpool have yet to make any contact with Newcastle United over Alexander Isak. However, the striker has emerged as their leading target as they step up attempts to sign a forward.
The Reds are long-term admirers of the Sweden international, who is towards the top of their shortlist alongside Hugo Ekitike. Newcastle, though, still insist they do not want to sell their striker this summer transfer window.
Albeit, there is a growing feeling that a new challenge could tempt Isak. But insiders and sources are saying different things about this saga; here is a round-up of the latest:
'Not for sale'
The ECHO's sister site Chronicle Live reports club insiders insist Isak is not for sale. They also cite sources on Merseyside, who claim there is, as yet, no contact between the clubs.
The publication also claims that Newcastle told Arsenal this summer that the striker would receive a lucrative contract offer. That reportedly coincided with the north London club stepping back their interest.
An astronomical bid is said to be what it would take for Newcastle to agree on any deal. They also acknowledge that their sporting director, Paul Mitchell, left last month, with chief executive Darren Eales also to step down once the club appoint a successor.
'Isak approach'
That reporting came after claims from The Athletic of Liverpool making an approach to Newcastle over Isak. The Reds are said to have communicated their interest in doing a deal worth around £120million.
They are reputedly aware of a need to make further signings this summer after already breaking their transfer record once. Liverpool, however, are reportedly yet to contact Eintracht Frankfurt over Ekitike despite Newcastle working to recruit him.
The publication also adds that there is an expectation that a move for Darwin Nunez will soon progress again. Al-Hilal and Napoli are said to be monitoring the situation.