Newcastle lacks a cutting edge without star striker Alexander Isak and draws 0-0 at Aston Villa in the Premier League’s opening round. Isak was left out as he tries to push for a move to

Liverpool Set Deadline for Alexander Isak Transfer ResolutionLiverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has become one of the defining sagas of this summer window. While the Swedish forward has made it

Liverpool have been chasing the signing of Alexander Isak this summer but have had a £110million offer knocked back.

The Premier League champions are said to have made a second bid for the Sweden international striker, who is keen on leaving the Magpies this summer

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;

Portuguese is being valued by the 'magpies' and they consider it a great option in case the Swede ends up leaving

For now, Newcastle sit in a delicate holding pattern. If Ramos can be prised away from Paris, Isak’s path to Anfield could finally open. If not, Howe may be left with a disgruntled forward, a restless fanbase, and an incomplete squad heading into a crucial campaign.

The Sweden international is keen to move to Liverpool and has been training away from his Newcastle team-mates.

It emerged late last month that Isak had turned down the offer of a new contract at Newcastle in the hope of pursuing a move away from St James’ Park this summer. What has followed is an increasingly ugly saga which has seen Isak forced to train away from the rest of the squad