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

Newcastle United's head coach Eddie Howe has taken a firm stance on the ongoing transfer saga surrounding Swedish star Alexander Isak. Howe confirmed that Liverpool had yet to make a formal offer for the player, who is currently in the UK.

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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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Liverpool have already approached Newcastle over signing Isak for around £120million, but were quickly told that the player is not for sale. Isak's push to leave is expected to soften Newcastle's stance, and Howe has confirmed that the situation continues to evolve and that contract talks have been abandoned.

Newcastle United lost out on Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, and to add insult to that transfer injury, Liverpool might also end up with Alexander Isak, too! Newcastle’s leading goalscorer sure seems to be trying to force a move to the Premier League champions, leaving the Magpies in desperate need of a striker ... or two.

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