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

Liverpool could yet spend nearly £200million on more forwards with some big names set to leave Anfield before the transfer window closes.

Liverpool are preparing a blockbuster £150million move for Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak, following the anticipated sale of Luis Diaz.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has not travelled with the squad for their pre-season tour of Asia.Eddie Howe has insisted that Newcastle United have still to receive a bid for Alexander Isak amid Liverpool’s ongoing interest.

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.

The reliable journalist reveals what the striker has told the Magpies about a move to the Premier League champions and delivers the latest update on the situation of the Swede

Isak helped Newcastle United return to Champions League play and win the EFL Cup while scoring 27 goals and assisting six more in all competitions last season, and that would be a massive addition anywhere that he would potentially land if he does leave the club.

If any club has the funds to pull off this deal, it is Al Hilal. Not only are they one of the four clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund (PIF), but they also benefit from the support of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who can help underwrite exceptional deals such as this one.

In other circumstances, if they had different owners, the prospect of Alexander Isak moving away from Newcastle United to increase the power of a Liverpool team that won the Premier League at a canter last season might be something to regret. In other ...