Liverpool has been handed a transfer blow after it emerged that Newcastle is increasingly confident of keeping hold of Alexander Isak beyond the summer transfer window. The Sweden international has established himself as one of the best strikers in Europe this season,

Newcastle United talisman Alexander Isak leads Slot's shortlist, but the Magpies transfer demands will dictate the next step, and alternatives are already being lined up. 📲 Fol

Isak has featured in all but three Premier League ties this term, with Callum Wilson, William Osula and Anthony Gordon acting as the forward's stand-ins at various stages of the campaign. Yet ask many on Tyneside and they will lean towards an additional option being brought in once the summer window opens in June.