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Alexander Isak is looking to force his way out of Newcastle and towards Liverpool.(Image: PA)

Liverpool are back home and gearing up to face Athletic Bilbao twice at Anfield tomorrow, with Arne Slot's entire squad set to be handed some minutes with a week to go until the FA Community Shield against Crystal Palace at Wembley.

But all the focus for now remains on whether they can bring in Alexander Isak from Newcastle.

He was also set to return to the North East from Spain this weekend.

And while Liverpool have already spent close to £300m on new signings they are under no PSR pressure having already sold several fringe members of the squad while commercial and matchday revenues have grown substantially.

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Eddie Howe admits he is clueless over where Alexander Isak ’s future lies after Liverpool ’s rejected bid.

Isak remains away from the rest of his Magpies teammates, who are in the middle of their pre-season tour of Asia, after requesting to leave St James’ Park.

Liverpool made their first effort to sign him earlier this week having lodged a £110m bid.

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That was immediately rebuffed by Newcastle, who want closer to £150m, with Liverpool now prepared to walk away from any potential deal if they feel it can't be done.

Amid the drama, Howe has given an update and said that he has had no contact with his star striker, while he cannot predict his immediate future.

Eddie Howe has offered an update on Alexander Isak's future(Image: Getty Images)

If Liverpool are to get their hands on Newcastle United talisman Alexander Isak this summer, they'll need him to "throw his toys out the pram." That's according to former Magpies forward Les Ferdinand, who affirmed his old club are "under no pressure" to cash in.

"They signed him on a big contract and he's still got a few years left with them, so they're under no pressure to sell unless he throws his toys out the pram," Ferdinand said.

The Reds are set to see their transfer pot replenished even further after agreeing a £15million deal to sell Tyler Morton to Lyon.

The academy graduate has been present in Arne Slot's pre-season plans but failed to make a Premier League appearance under the Dutchman last term.

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The departure will continue a summer that has seen a number of exits from Anfield as Liverpool haul in fees to supplment their significant spending.

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