Liverpool are keen to sign Alexander Isak before the end of the summer transfer window, but the Sweden striker's future remains up in the air for a number of reasons

Alexander Isak will be the name on everyone's lips as Liverpool travel to Newcastle to continue their Premier League title defence on Monday night. The wantaway Swede, heavily linked with Liverpool, will not be part of the action at St. James' Park, as he has been sidelined from the Newcastle United squad.

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Newcastle United's owners will not leave the Premier League club without a recognised striker if the protracted transfer saga involving Alexander Isak ends in the Swede's exit, manager Eddie Howe said ahead of a league meeting with Liverpool.

A journalist who specialises in covering Newcastle has explained why Alexander Isak is now closer to joining Liverpool than he's ever been, while another trusted source has confirmed a LaLiga hotshot is on the Magpies' radar.

Newcastle know all about his abilities. Despite an outstanding performance in the 3-3 draw at St James' in the same fixture last season, United's dominance was undone by 15 minute

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Liverpool are facing an early-season dilemma at right-back, with both Jeremie Frimpong and Conor Bradley currently sidelined. With a challenging fixture away to Newcastle United looming, concerns have been mounting among supporters about who will line up at St James’ Park.