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Alexander Isak is being eyed by Liverpool(Image: Getty Images)

Newcastle star Alexander Isak is firmly on Liverpool's radar and the Swede previously made it clear how much he adores playing at Anfield.

He scored against Liverpool when they won the Carabao Cup at Wembley last year but has years to run on his deal at St James' Park.

The striker moving would require Liverpool to break the British-transfer record for the second time in a matter of weeks having already signed Florian Wirtz, but Isak's words may give them some encouragement.



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He said: "There are not many places like St James’ Park.

He said: “I’d say Anfield is probably up there as well," Isak added.

"The atmosphere is really good - it’s probably the toughest away game.”

Alexander Isak has enjoyed playing at Anfield in the past

Newcastle have maintained that their top players are not for sale - and retaining them has been made easier following a season where they won a trophy and returned to the Champions League.

Isak, as well as Anthony Gordon and Bruno Guimaraes, have been linked with moves away in the past, but the club have no intention to sell and want to bolster their ranks with their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike underlining their ambition.

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Despite that Eddie Howe admitted he wouldn't give guarantees about who would still be at Newcastle come the new season.

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