Just because Liverpool could most likely afford Alexander Isak this summer, doesn’t mean they will sign the Newcastle star. After all, they have just recruited an exciting, young centre-forward who shares similar characteristics with the Swede, and a fee of £120–150 million could still dissuade them from pursuing a deal.

These factors mean that Isak’s value — around £100m, by consensus — might be affordable to some clubs. But the transfer landscape and Newcastle’s resolve means that his price — possibly over £150m — is borderline unreachable. Whether Liverpool or anyone else could and would be prepared to go that high remains unclear.

Viktor Gyokeres' transfer to Arsenal is expected to be completed this weekend, with the striker due to have his medical - but Alexander Isak saga looks set to rumble on

Isak has made a transfer demand amid interest from Liverpool and has been left on Tyneside as Howe and Newcastle 's squad is now in Singapore for the first-leg of their preseason tour.

Saudi Pro League giants A-Hilal are ready to offer a staggering £600,000-a-week, tax-free contract to lure Alexander Isak from Newcastle, despite interest from Premier League champions Liverpool. Isak has been linked with a move away from St.

Alexander Isak is looking to leave Newcastle this summer with Liverpool heavily linked, but the Swede could earn incredible sums if he moved to Saudi Arabia with Al-Hilal

The 25-year-old striker has signalled his desire to leave Newcastle and Arne Slot's Premier League champions are reportedly drawing up a huge opening bid.