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Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he would like to explore other options(Image: Visionhaus/Getty Images)

Former Manchester United defender Rio Ferdinand has warned that it would be "lights out" for the rest of the Premier League if Liverpool secure the signing of Alexander Isak.

The Reds hold an active interest in the 25-year-old Swedish striker, with Isak having told Newcastle that he would like to explore a move away from the club.

He is not on their pre-season tour of Asia either as talk of a huge switch to Anfield heats up.



Despite being an icon of Liverpool's greatest rivals, Ferdinand believes Isak would help secure Arne Slot a second Premier League title on the spin.

"Liverpool's transfer window has been nothing short of exceptional so far.

It's been an outrageous transfer window, and if they get Isak - it's lights out for the Premier League," he said.

"They've got a squad there, they've got a hierarchy, they look stable, they look solid.

Arne Slot and club officials believe that Isak would complement an attacking set-up and work with fellow forward Hugo Ekitike, who arrived from Eintracht Frankfurt for an initial £69million last week.

Article continues belowRio Ferdinand has praised Liverpool's activity in the transfer market this summer(Image: YouTube/Rio Ferdinand Presents)

Prising Isak away from St James' Park won't be simple though, with the Magpies reportedly looking for a hefty fee of up to £150 million to part with their prize asset.

Newcastle have put Isak's ongoing absence down to a minor thigh injury, having also been left out of their squad for their pre-season friendly away at Celtic.

Asked about his star striker's future, Howe said: "He is still our player.

We, to a degree, control what is next for him."

Liverpool's owners, Fenway Sports Group, have embarked on a spending spree this summer, with nearly £300m bringing in club-record signing Florian Wirtz, Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.

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A former Red who knows a thing or two about burying the ball in the back of the net, Robbie Fowler, believes Isak would be the cherry on top of a highly active summer.

“As a Liverpool fan, we would all love to see him, wouldn’t we,” Fowler told The RedMen TV.
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