Alexander Isak has told Newcastle that he wants to explore a move away in a bombshell development - as Liverpool consider breaking the British transfer record to sign the Toon's superstar striker

Isak, 25, has put Liverpool on red alert and is understood to want to move to Anfield after they made an approach to sign him last week.

Newcastle insisted that the Swede has been nursing a minor thigh injury and medical staff were concerned about the long-haul flight.

However, as first reported by The Daily Mail, Isak has informed Newcastle that he wishes to consider his options and explore a transfer away from the club.

Alexander Isak tells Newcastle he wants to leave in transfer bombshell with Liverpool ready to pay British record fee	Alexander Isak tells Newcastle he wants to leave, Liverpool could sign him even with Hugo Ekitike	Alexander Isak tells Newcastle he wants to leave club

If Newcastle were forced to sell, they'd demand a fee in excess of £125m - a new British record.

Saudi Arabian giants Al-Hilal have also been linked with a money-spinning move, but are, of course, have the same overall ownership as the Magpies and Isak isn't keen on moving to the Middle East.

Should Liverpool make a bid for Alexander Isak(

Alex has been really good, he's trained really well and I realise there'll be noise around him."

Liverpool have already spent close to £300m this summer, breaking the British record themselves with the £116m signing of Florian Wirtz while making a further six signings.
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