Newcastle United are under increasing pressure over Alexander Isak's situation with Liverpool considering a bid for the Sweden international

Alexander Isak has 'taken drastic action' to force his Liverpool transfer as Newcastle weigh up a record offer for the striker. The Newcastle striker was left out of the squad for the club's pre-season tour last week, before it emerged that Isak had asked to leave St James' Park.

Alexander Isak's transfer saga has taken a twist as his move to Liverpool appears off, after he took the nuclear option to be left out of Newcastle's preseason tour.

Newcastle are set to use the money from Alexander Isak’s potential sale to Liverpool to buy two new strikers, according to reports. Fabrizio Romano revealed earlier on Tuesday that Liverpool now have a “60 per cent” chance of signing Isak this summer as the Magpies continue to mull over a potential sale.

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Alexander Isak is now missing from Newcastle training as Liverpool prepare a record bid. The Sweden international pulled out of Newcastle’s pre-season tour in Asia last week, and withdrew from training altogether due to a minor thigh problem.

Rio Ferdinand has shared his concern for the rest of the Premier League should Liverpool manage to secure a deal for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer

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.

A journalist has a “sneaky feeling” on the outcome of the Alexander Isak saga as Liverpool are pursuing his signature for two key reasons. Liverpool have already made a significant statement in this summer’s transfer window as they have invested around £260m on six signings.