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Alexander Isak during Newcastle United's clash against Nottingham Forest(Image: Photo by Richard Sellers/Sportsphoto/Allstar via Getty Images)

Alexander Isak has emerged as a target for Liverpool.

So, with that being said, the ECHO has rounded up everything that is being reported about Isak and a potential transfer to Liverpool.

The ECHO understands that Liverpool have stepped up their attempts to sign a new striker, with Isak emerging as the leading target.



The Magpies had a bid worth almost €80m (£69.5m) rejected by Eintracht Frankfurt on Tuesday for the Frenchman.

Ekitike is also on Liverpool's shortlist, and they're debating whether to make a move of their own given the impending need for potentially more than one new number nine.

Reports have claimed Liverpool contacted Newcastle to enquire about Isak's availability.

However, the ECHO understands no official offer has yet been made by Liverpool for Isak, and there has been no contact at present from anyone at the club to anyone at Newcastle.

Alexander Isak before a Newcastle United game(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

The ECHO understands that Newcastle do not want to sell Isak this summer, with the Sweden international valued at approaching £100million, and have remained steadfast in that approach.

The Press Association news agency reports that Newcastle have put a value on Isak of around £150million in an attempt to ward off potential suitors.

According to The Athletic, Liverpool are aware that Newcastle do not want to sell Isak; however, they have communicated their interest to do a deal in the region of £120m.

I just want to perform for Newcastle.

I have said that as long as I've sat in this seat.

"We have to keep our strongest players and also bring in more good players to make us stronger, because of the ambition of the club and everybody connected with its long-term success.

"That's the only way we can try to get that..."

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