Liverpool have devised a new £165million plan to sign Alexander Isak this summer. The Reds confirmed their interest in the Newcastle striker earlier this month, expressing a willingness to open talks over a deal for around £120m. Newcastle promptly told them that Isak is not for sale.

Liverpool's sales have covered their huge expenditure this summer in accounting terms meaning a big Isak deal is doable

A journalist has a “sneaky feeling” on the outcome of the Alexander Isak saga as Liverpool are pursuing his signature for two key reasons.

Alexander Isak is facing a crucial few days as Liverpool prepare to approach Newcastle over a transfer, while Arsenal turn their attention to Eberechi Eze and Manchester United chase a striker

Liverpool could yet spend nearly £200million on more forwards with some big names set to leave Anfield before the transfer window closes.

The reliable journalist reveals what the striker has told the Magpies about a move to the Premier League champions and delivers the latest update on the situation of the Swede

Alexander Isak is considering his options which could see him leave Newcastle as Liverpool circle for the Swedish star, who has been told that the Magpies are well within their rights to make him stay

Luis Diaz, who has agreed a £65.4m switch to Bayern Munich, is the only significant outgoing. Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott could follow, but many have been left perplexed at how Liverpool have been able to spend at such a rate, while others are fearful of the league’s profit and sustainability rules.

Isak helped Newcastle United return to Champions League play and win the EFL Cup while scoring 27 goals and assisting six more in all competitions last season, and that would be a massive addition anywhere that he would potentially land if he does leave the club.

In other circumstances, if they had different owners, the prospect of Alexander Isak moving away from Newcastle United to increase the power of a Liverpool team that won the Premier League at a canter last season might be something to regret. In other ...