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Liverpool's hopes of signing Alexander Isak this summer hinge on Newcastle United being able to find a suitable replacement
He insisted he cannot continue at the club and that him moving on was in the best interests of all parties.
Newcastle responded to refute some of Isak’s claims but did not go as far to say the striker was not for sale. They said he can leave under the right circumstances but then insisted they do not see the “conditions for a sale” being met before the window closes.
One of the circumstances for Newcastle to allow Isak to leave would be finding a suitable replacement for the striker and they are said to be in talks with one striker who is keen on the move to St James’ Park.
Discussions underway for Jorgen Strand Larsen
Newcastle “retain a firm interest” in Wolves striker Jorgen Strand Larsen with the striker part of a small shortlist for the Magpies to strengthen their attack. That is according to David Ornstein of The Athletic, who further adds that discussions are taking place over a deal.
Strand Larsen is “keen” on the possibility of joining Newcastle but he is not ready to push for an exit from Wolves.
Newcastle have had a tough time convincing targets to make the move to the club this summer but Larsen’s willingness to join the Magpies will come as a positive for those at St James Park, as well as those at Anfield as they continue to monitor Isak’s situation.
Liverpool face Newcastle United in first Premier League away game
It promises to be an intense atmosphere for Liverpool as they travel to Newcastle United in their first away game of the Premier League season on Monday night.
Speaking about Isak after a 0-0 draw with Aston Villa, Magpies boss Eddie Howe admitted his players need to put the distractions from the saga to one side.
"I hope it's resolved quickly, because it's news around us all the time," he told broadcasters at Villa Park. "Players have managed to shut that out and perform. We have to continue to do that."
"We would like a resolution," Howe added. "When I say we, I'm talking about myself and I'm sure the ownership, everyone really, the players that we have, because I think we need that clarity this season.
"Any Premier League season can be hard enough. You don't need any kind of distraction to swerve your thoughts, to unbalance what we're doing."
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