Versatile upfront, ability to press hard and win duels make Newcastle forward generate interest from Liverpool, Arsenal as race for his signature heats up in summer transfer window.

Then there are Isak’s wages. His exact demands are unknown but given his status as one of the world’s leading players a range of £250,000 to £300,000 a week is far from unreasonable. At that level, the hit to a club would be £15m-£18m annually.

Isak, who has emerged as a priority target, has made clear his intention to remain at the top level of European football. Despite interest from Saudi Arabian clubs and a lucrative proposal worth a reported £600,000 per week, the Swedish international has set his sights on a switch to Merseyside.

One of the major transfer news stories of the summer is Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak's interest in exploring a move away from the club. Regarded as o

Newcastle's latest pre-season defeat at least brought some positives. There was no Isak again but Elanga is off the mark

Liverpool’s transfer radar has zoomed in on Alexander Isak following dramatic developments at Newcastle United. The Swedish striker, valued by many at around £130 million, has reportedly made his intentions clear to leave the Magpies, igniting speculation about a record-breaking offer from the Reds.

SPORT.com has all the latest news, updates, views and reaction from around the footballing world. Alexander Isak has shocked Newcastle United by informing the club he wants to explore a move

Transfer news LIVE!The madness of this summer’s transfer window continues, with Premier League clubs left, right, and centre willing to spend big in a pursuit for success this season. Arsenal, who finished second in the division last term,