Isak has been a revelation in England since joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad in 2022. The 25-year-old, who was once targeted by Arsenal, has bagged 62 goals in 109 games for Eddie Howe’s side and helped fire them to Carabao Cup glory last season.

Alexander Isak has reportedly given the 'green light' to a shock move away from Newcastle this summer, but not to

Liverpool are said to have reacted to Newcastle shutting the door on Isak talks by launching a bid for Ekitike, and Fabrizio Romano reports on Thursday morning that they are now ahead of the Magpies in the race to sign the French forward. The Reds expect to sign Ekitike if all hopes of an Isak deal end.