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Ekitike was brought in and expected to spearhead the attack for Arne Slot's players as they bid to defend their Premier League title.

However, the circumstances surrounding Isak at Newcastle appear to have shifted and could pave the way for Liverpool to smash the British transfer record for the second time in one summer.

Alexander Isak wants a move away from Newcastle

"I can't define myself only as a striker [who likes] to finish: I like to play, I like to be in the game, in the collective part of play [and] create also

"So, I can do both; I can play alone, and I like to play also with another striker, and I think that's what makes me versatile, but you know now in this football you need to adapt."

In the early stages of last season, Ekitike was part of the Frankfurt frontline alongside Omar Marmoush, who has since joined Manchester City

The French forward might find himself either partnering with Isak or being shifted out wide to accommodate the Swede in a central role.

Liverpool is set to pocket $88 million from Luis Diaz's transfer to Bayern Munich, leaving the team short of an attacking option, and an official bid is now on the cards.

Newcastle has expressed its intention to retain its star players, yet if Isak seeks a move, it could put pressure on the club's hierarchy to make a tough call.

Should Liverpool come close to the £150 million ($201 million) price tag Newcastle has placed on Isak, the Tyneside club might be swayed to cash in and look toward reinvestment, as the Magpies compile a list of potential signings

Eddie Howe has confirmed that amid the swirling rumors that Isak will not join Newcastle for its preseason tour.

Howe said: "The club will make the right decision with all the information that it has, and ultimately, to try and move the club forward in whatever way that is.

"Then it's up to us to make good decisions the other way and try and improve the squad as best we can
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