It’s no secret that Liverpool are hoping to add Alexander Isak to their squad before the end of the transfer window. Sporting director Richard Hughes had an initial approach rejected for the

Alexander Isak's future has been a huge distraction for Newcastle this summer, and while the team performed well, his absence was costly at Aston Villa.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has become one of the defining sagas of this summer window. While the Swedish forward has made it clear that Anfield is where he wants to be, negotiations with Newcastle United have been far from straightforward.

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Newcastle's star striker is willing to do whatever it takes to leave for Liverpool, but if a move doesn't happen, he'll need a way back in favor.

According to Spanish outlet AS, Ramsey’s arrival paves the way for Isak to leave St James Park. Liverpool're targeting the Swedish striker after offloading Luis Diaz & Darwin Nunez this summer.

Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa.

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Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed he has plans to play new signing Hugo Ekitiké alongside another central striker, with the Reds still chasing Newcastle United star Alexander Isak.

Having started their Premier League campaign with a stalemate away to Aston Villa, expectation is growing at Newcastle that Alexander Isak will win his battle to complete a move to Liverpool.

Isak has angered Newcastle supporters by trying to force an exit, while Manchester United left out Rasmus Hojlund, who is desperate to stay