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Liverpool are ready to pounce for Alexander Isak(Image: Serena Taylor/Newcastle United via Getty Images)

Liverpool are ready to launch a record-breaking bid for Alexander Isak if they receive encouragement from Newcastle.

Isak, 25, has rocketed to the top of the Reds' summer shopping list as his long-term future at St James' Park remains uncertain.

Newcastle are adamant that their star striker is not for sale, with three years left to run on his contract.



Despite that British-record asking price, Liverpool's intentions are clear.

According to the Mail, the Reds will pursue a deal if they receive encouragement that a move is on the cards.

Isak remains happy on Tyneside, despite talks over a new contract stalling earlier this year prior to the departure of director of football Paul Mitchell.

The former Real Sociedad starlet is currently with Newcastle's squad in Austria for their pre-season training camp and could soon be joined by a new team-mate.

Eintracht Frankfurt hotshot Hugo Ekitike - who's also of interest to Liverpool which could muddy the waters - has already been the subject of a £70m bid from Newcastle.

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It's added that Frankfurt are demanding £86m for the Frenchman, who Newcastle came close to signing in 2022 before he chose to join Paris Saint-Germain.

Newcastle want Ekitike to play alongside Isak, who's Liverpool's first-choice target as they bid to sign a new striker this summer.

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