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

Jurgen Klopp may be about to help Liverpool fund a move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak (Image: Getty Images)

Legendary former Liverpool boss Jurgen Klopp could play a role in the Reds' pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.

The Swedish forward remains a transfer target for Liverpool following the Reds' unsuccessful £110million bid last week.

The ECHO understands that Newcastle would need to considerably change their position before Liverpool make a second offer for Isak.



The Magpies look likely to miss out on Sesko to Manchester United, however, while Villa have insisted that Watkins is not for sale.

READ MORE:Paul Scholes highlights potential Liverpool 'issue' as blunt title verdict sharedREAD MORE:Darwin Nunez transfer update as Liverpool wait for green light on £46m deal

But if Isak's move to Anfield does eventually materialise this summer - Liverpool may have Klopp to thank.

Elliott's sale would represent pure profit and help Liverpool in their chase for Isak.

Article continues below

The midfielder found his game time limited under Arne Slot last season as he struggled to find top form after suffering a fractured foot.

Our team of reporters follows the Reds home, away and abroad and we have seven days a week coverage of everything from the first team, to the women's team and the Academy.

Here's how you can get the best LFC news on every platform:

Download our premium LFC App for exclusive content and ad-free reading.

We're also on TikTok.

Join our WhatsApp community for breaking news directly to your phone as it happens and follow our WhatsApp channel for updates and the best pictures.

Subscribe to our newsletters here for all the news directly to your inbox.

Subscribe to Dave Powell's Bottom Line newsletter for exclusive business of football news, features and interviews directly to your inbox.

Follow us on every platform here.


For more news relating to Newcastle United, visit our sister site NUFC Latest Live.