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Newcastle United has been told by former striker Michael Owen that Alexander Isak cannot be sold this summer, despite his previous allegiance to Liverpool.

Liverpool has approached Newcastle to enquire about the availability of Isak and made it clear that a record bid would be formally submitted if permission were granted.

Now, Liverpool has signaled its intentions to sign Isak, but Owen told Newcastle not to let the striker leave in March.



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Isak joined from Real Sociedad in a deal worth $85 million, but Liverpool is prepared to double that fee this summer.

However, Owen believes that Newcastle would be foolish to let Isak leave.

However, if Newcastle refuses to sell Isak, Liverpool could enter the race for Hugo Ekitike.



If the striker is unavailable this summer, Liverpool is poised to rival Newcastle for Ekitike.

Frankfurt rejected Newcastle's $93 million bid on Tuesday, opening the door for Liverpool to enter the race

Liverpool has essentially told Newcastle to sell Isak or face competition for Ekitike.

Liverpool has already signed Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, and Milos Kerkez this summer, with emphasis shifting towards outgoings
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