The Premier League season has just begun, but Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak remains one of the window’s defining storylines.

The Premier League has kicked off with Liverpool making a lively start, beating Bournemouth 4–2 at Anfield.

Hugo Ekitike and Cody Gakpo put the champions ahead, Bournemouth’s Antoine Semenyo hit back with a brace, and late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah sealed it.

For Ekitike and Chiesa, the goals marked their first Premier League strikes, adding significance to Liverpool’s winning start.

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Newcastle, meanwhile, opened with a 0–0 at Aston Villa and Isak was not in the squad, underlining the uncertainty around his future.

Addressing the situation, Eddie Howe said: “The door is well and truly open, but he needs to decide what he wants to do.

I’ve made my stance pretty clear.”

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Against that backdrop, Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has taken another step forward.

Fabrizio Romano reports that the club have a new proposal ready to be sent, depending on Newcastle’s position.

If accepted, the deal could set a new Premier League transfer record, underlining the scale of Liverpool’s intent and how highly they rate the Sweden international.

Liverpool’s latest purchase of Giovanni Leoni shows their recruitment drive is active, yet attention remains firmly fixed on securing a top forward.

The readiness of Liverpool to act quickly, combined with Howe’s call for clarity, makes this saga central to the early weeks of the season.

With Liverpool already off to a flying start, and Newcastle lacking their main striker, the pressure for resolution is only building.

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