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It is common knowledge that Alexander Isak wants to join Liverpool.

However, the process of that becoming a reality has become extremely complicated.

The Swedish striker has gone on strike at Newcastle United, as he grows increasingly unhappy with the way the club are not letting him leave, whilst also not pushing forward with signing a replacement for him.

At this moment in time, he wishes to never play for the Magpies again, and after missing the club’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa yesterday, he is set to be handed a club-record fine for his actions.

Despite the controversy and the disruption he is causing Newcastle United, his decision remains the same – he wants Liverpool, and he wants Anfield.

Liverpool’s transfer business so far this summer has been efficient and quick, two adjectives that cannot be used for this ongoing transfer saga.

According to Sacha Tavolieri, Liverpool have set a transfer deadline for Alexander Isak.

According to Tavolieri, the Merseyside giants have made it clear that while Isak remains their number one target, their patience is not limitless.

Despite mutual interest and the Swede being the top priority for Liverpool, the expectation from Liverpool is that a resolution must be reached by next week.

If no agreement has been reached by that time, Liverpool will begin to explore other attacking options.

It has been well documented that Liverpool have been big admirers for Alexander Isak for some time now, but after they saw their first bid firmly rejected by Newcastle United, they have been cautious in bidding again unless they get encouragement from the club to do so.

Newcastle United remain under no financial pressure to sell, and continue to stand firm in negotiations with Liverpool.

Despite Isak’s attempts to burn bridges at the club, the Magpies continue to view the striker as an integral part of the future of the team under Eddie Howe and still believe re-integration is still possible.

Liverpool, as a result of their ongoing spending spree, are unwilling to overspend on one player, as they eye other areas of the squad that also need reinforcing.

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