Another day brings another development in the Alexander Isak to Liverpool transfer saga.

The striker, who reportedly told Newcastle he will never play for them again, has even put his North East home up for rent.

The Reds are keeping a close eye on the situation at Newcastle, whose efforts to strengthen its forward line, let alone replace its top scorer from last season with 27 goals, have so far been unsuccessful.

The Magpies are also keen to avoid seeing Isak play for the Premier League champions when they visit St.

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"Newcastle rejected an opening offer of £110 million plus add-ons but now, after what Isak has said and done, Liverpool are not going to offer any more," wrote the Arsenal legend for Sky Sports.

He thought he'd be leaving a hero, but now that has gone."

Many pundits tip Liverpool as favorites to reclaim the Premier League crown they secured so convincingly last campaign, with some suggesting Isak's arrival would make it a certainty.

However, Merson, who denied the Reds two First Division titles during his Arsenal playing days, disagrees with that assessment?

I hear a lot of people saying that if Liverpool get Isak it's game over in the Premier League

Slot will have to mix things up and change things constantly to keep everyone happy and that causes problems."

The Reds begin their Premier League campaign at home to Bournemouth on Friday (August 15) before making the trip to Newcastle (August 25) and then welcoming last season's runners-up Arsenal (August 31)
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