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Alexander Isak to Liverpool transfer 'details' emerge as Newcastle United deal 'agreed'

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Alexander Isak ahead of Newcastle United's clash against Everton in May(Image: Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)

Liverpool are in a race against time to sign Alexander Isak before the transfer window slams shut on Monday night.

But, everybody expects, and I've been told that Alexander Isak is on his way and a deal should be done for Liverpool."

Fjørtoft added: "I think we have come to a place now, I was at Newcastle on Monday and talked to a lot of people, I think they feel now that they have come to a point now where they have to let him go.



"But they've always said, whatever striker is being linked to Newcastle, they have been saying that it's a [Callum] Wilson replacement haven't they.

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They will end up with two strikers, but they will also end up selling Alexander Isak to Newcastle."

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Asked about how Isak has behaved to get a transfer, Fjørtoft said: "I don't like it at all.

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"It's difficult for me to give you any clarity," said the Magpies boss.

There's no reason, after the first two games, to complain, to think we need more.

"But if we can strengthen the squad, we will try to do that if it's for the right money and the right player.

Let's see if we do something and if we can, what we can do."

Alexander Isak arrives at St James' Park for Newcastle United clash(Image: Photo by Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Slot added: "Newcastle have signed a - and if it's true - a new number which is nice for Eddie because Gordon is suspended and Isak is not playing.

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