Liverpool have opened talks with Alexander Isak camp as they explore a late move in the final stretch of the transfer window.

Alexander Isak has quietly told Newcastle United he wants to explore a move away this summer, with Liverpool’s growing interest turning heads.

Officially left out of the club’s Asia tour due to a thigh injury, reports now suggest the decision may have been strategic — a way to avoid risk while discussions unfold in the background.

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Newcastle have tried to extend his contract, but Isak is believed to have rejected the terms, demanding wages close to £300,000 per week.

The Swedish striker, who scored 23 goals in the league last season, is aware of his value and is reportedly keen on making the step up.

Despite public insistence that the 25-year-old is not for sale, the Magpies may be forced to reconsider their stance as pressure builds.

Saudi interest lingers, but sources close to the player suggest he prefers staying in the Premier League.

Liverpool, naturally, are watching closely.

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Liverpool have begun working on personal terms for Alexander Isak, according to Sam C, who confirms that internal discussions are also underway regarding the size of a potential bid.

Adding weight to this, Fabrizio Romano reports that Liverpool remain in contact with people close to Isak — and are also in direct contact with Newcastle.

The fee is expected to exceed £120 million — potentially breaking the club’s transfer record — but Liverpool appear ready to invest heavily if they can offload one or both of Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz.

Even after securing Hugo Ekitike earlier this week, Isak remains a top priority, viewed by the club’s recruitment team as the kind of elite forward who could transform the frontline.

With the window closing soon, Liverpool’s next move could be decisive — and costly.

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