With Arne Slot having already delivered silverware and a winning start to the new season, adding a player of Isak’s calibre would further underline Liverpool’s ambition to remain at the summit of English football. For now, the saga rests in Newcastle’s hands, and Liverpool can only bide their time.

Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa on Saturday. The 25-year-old Sweden striker is at odds with the club as he tries to push for a move to defending champion Liverpool.

Waugh: Howe was afforded an extension under Dan Ashworth during the summer of 2022 and, in secret, he was given another deal the following off-season. That was only revealed in July last year by Eales when he was asked directly by The Athletic during a video call with reporters.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted the cold war with wantaway striker Alexander Isak is far from ideal as his side prepare to start the Premier League season without their prolific goalscorer.

Alexander Isak remains unavailable for selection for Newcastle heading into the start of the Premier League season amid ongoing uncertainty over the Sweden striker’s future at the club.

Newcastle United have previously been linked with an impressive young striker, who could possibly help ease the club's centre-forward issue as Alexander Isak's transfer saga continues

Sky Sports football writers analyse Friday & Saturdays Premier League action as Bournemouth expose reoccurring defensive weakness in Liverpools masterplan; Newcastle struggle for goal threat without Alexander Isak;

Wayne Rooney thinks Liverpool could be put off signing Alexander Isak from Newcastle United during this summer's transfer window amid one key concern.