Below is a summary of the full article. Click here for the full version or go back to LFC Live.net

Liverpool continue to be linked with a transfer interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.

(Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

There’s not too much longer until Liverpool begin the defence of their Premier League title.

That is Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak.



READ MORE:Liverpool set to open Alexander Isak transfer 'talks' as £30m 'enquiry' madeREAD MORE:Ibrahima Konate makes 'difficult' Liverpool admission as new signing 'pressure' addressed

The striker has reportedly told the Magpies of his desire to leave this summer, with Liverpool looking to take advantage.

The report says that the Reds will now begin official talks with Newcastle over the move.

It’s added that Liverpool are expected to send an official offer of around £100 million after initial discussions, with the belief that they can secure the seal for around £120 million with add-ons.

Article continues below

A meeting between the two clubs is reported to be taking place over the next 48 hours to begin official discussions over a transfer.

While Newcastle and their head coach Eddie Howe are over in Asia, Isak has been left out of the travelling squad amid the speculation over his future.

My wish is that he stays, but that’s not in my full control."

The expected sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich could potentially have an impact on Liverpool moving for Isak.

Diaz is set to complete a move to Germany soon, and is in Munich to undergo a medical with the club.

That move will earn Liverpool a fee of £65.5 million - money that they could potentially put towards a move for Isak.
For more news relating to Newcastle United, visit our sister site NUFC Latest Live.