Premier League forward Alexander Isak is perhaps the most coveted number nine in the game this summer, with the Swede seemingly keen on a move to Liverpool. While Newcastle United are on their

No formal contact has been made between Newcastle and Liverpool, who saw an earlier informal approach for Isak swiftly rebuffed and pivoted to sign Hugo Ekitiké from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Reds are prepared to lodge a record-breaking bid if Newcastle indicate any willingness to get a deal done.

Alexander Isak is recovering from injury at Real Sociedad's training ground, the LaLiga club has confirmed to ESPN amid growing speculation over a move to Liverpool.