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Eddie Howe wants to keep hold of Alexander Isak(Image: Getty Images)

Liverpool's pursuit of Alexander Isak has been given an unexpected boost, with Newcastle United in a better position to secure a replacement striker before the transfer window closes.

Isak's future at Newcastle is still up in the air despite the Premier League season fast approaching.

The 25-year-old Swede wants to leave the Magpies after three successful seasons in the north east.



It's reported that Isak has been told he won't play for the club again until he accepts this fact - something the striker is understood not to have taken well.

But while the ex-Real Sociedad star is forced to train separately from his team-mates and miss pre-season friendlies, Newcastle target Nicolas Jackson is experiencing similar treatment in west London.

The Chelsea forward, 24, told the club he wants to leave Stamford Bridge earlier this week.

The forward is expected to leave before the summer transfer window closes amid interest from Newcastle and Tottenham.

Chelsea are willing to sanction a sale despite his contract extension until 2033 last season.

Nicolas Jackson is seemingly on his way out of Chelsea(Image: Getty Images)

Jackson's potential arrival at Newcastle would represent a welcome boost, given Eddie Howe's urgent need for a striker, and could facilitate Isak's departure to Liverpool.

The Magpies have already missed out on several key targets this summer, including Chelsea signing Joao Pedro, Benjamin Sesko and Ekitike.

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Isak's possible transfer to Liverpool has only exacerbated the situation, given that he scored a pivotal 27 goals last season across all competitions.
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