Isak pushing for Liverpool move as Newcastle prepare for talksLiverpool’s interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has intensified after it emerged the Sweden international wants to

Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is 'waiting on permission to travel' to complete a move to Bayern Munich as a total package is set, according to reports.

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.

Brentford striker Yoane Wissa is determined to join United this summer, as speculation surrounding Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool rumbles on.

Liverpool have previously communicated their interest in Isak and over doing a deal in the region of £120million.

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has claimed that Alexander Isak will only leave Newcastle to sign for the Reds, with Luis Diaz edging closer to a move to Germany

Just how good is Alexander Isak? Can the Magpies compete on all fronts without him? Would paying the Swede upset the Newcastle project?

Eddie Howe fielded eight questions on the striker during Saturday's 15-minute press conference. The situation is beyond a distraction now