Alexander Isak has 'taken drastic action' to force his Liverpool transfer as Newcastle weigh up a record offer for the striker. The Newcastle striker was left out of the squad for the club's pre-season tour last week, before it emerged that Isak had asked to leave St James' Park.

Liverpool are plotting an opening bid for Alexander Isak after receiving “the green light” over their move for the Newcastle striker. Eddie Howe admitted on Tuesday that Isak’s future is not in his “full control” and fresh reports claim Liverpool are ready to open formal talks with Newcastle about a deal.

Alexander Isak is facing a crucial few days as Liverpool prepare to approach Newcastle over a transfer, while Arsenal turn their attention to Eberechi Eze and Manchester United chase a striker

Luis Diaz, who has agreed a £65.4m switch to Bayern Munich, is the only significant outgoing. Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott could follow, but many have been left perplexed at how Liverpool have been able to spend at such a rate, while others are fearful of the league’s profit and sustainability rules.

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Alexander Isak is considering his options which could see him leave Newcastle as Liverpool circle for the Swedish star, who has been told that the Magpies are well within their rights to make him stay