NEWCASTLE’S Saudi owners will refuse to sell Alexander Isak – even if he wants to talk to Liverpool. The Magpies insist the £120million Sweden hitman is not for sale at any price after an

Liverpool are said to have reacted to Newcastle shutting the door on Isak talks by launching a bid for Ekitike, and Fabrizio Romano reports on Thursday morning that they are now ahead of the Magpies in the race to sign the French forward. The Reds expect to sign Ekitike if all hopes of an Isak deal end.

Liverpool are willing to go all out to sign Alexander Isak, with a juicy offer being prepared for Newcastle, and the striker's stance on a move emerging

Alexander Isak is on Liverpool's radar with Newcastle determined not to lose their leading light, who has been left frustrated after talks over a new deal were previously shelved

Newcastle will be mindful of the opportunity to secure a huge windfall next season with their decisions on Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike.

Newcastle want Ekitike. Liverpool want Isak. Is there a world in which selling one and bringing in the other makes sense for Eddie Howe?

He outlined this afternoon ( via X ): ‘Hugo Ekitike wants to join Liverpool. The striker has agreed in principle to the move if a deal can be struck between the clubs, and Liverpool have indicated to Eintracht Frankurt that they are ready to make an official offer. Talks are progressing and things are expected to move quickly.

Liverpool have spent more than £170m on players this summer and are rumoured to be interested in Newcastle striker Alexander Isak.