Liverpool have three weeks in which to get a massive deal for Alexander Isak across the line.

The Reds have been embroiled in a battle of wills against Newcastle as they try and take their star man to Merseyside.

There have been plenty of twists and turns along the way, with Isak slowly burning bridge after bridge up in the north east.

The Swede clearly wants to join Liverpool, but with Newcastle yet to find a suitable replacement, they are continuing to dig their heels in.

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On Saturday, reports surfaced that Newcastle have told Isak he will not be leaving, even if they do bring in a new striker in the transfer market.

But according to former Liverpool winger Jermaine Pennant, the Reds’ next move is sure to test the Magpies’ stance.

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One of the biggest moments of this transfer saga was when Liverpool saw a £110m bid rejected for Isak last weekend.

Immediately, there were suggestions that Liverpool will not make a second offer for the 25-year-old in the remainder of the summer window.

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But according to Pennant, there is no chance the Reds do not come back with more money on the table.

“There’s two reasons why it’s going to happen, as in why a bid will go in,” the former winger told TalkSPORT.

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“Not only have they now lost Luis Diaz, they’ve also lost Nunez and we know sadly they’ve lost Diogo Jota.

“If you’re going into the season as favourites you need good strength in depth,” Pennant added.

“If you’re going in with £110m, you’re not going to not go in with £120m, £130m, especially with the selling of Nunez.”

The suggestion that Newcastle have put their foot down and told Isak he will not be going anywhere may have set alarm bells ringing at Anfield.

But manager Eddie Howe appeared to deny those claims on Saturday evening, and later in the day, journalist Fabrizio Romano also confirmed that was not the case.

“Over the morning we had some news saying that Newcastle communicated to Alexander Isak that he’s not going to be sold this summer.

“Isak wants to go to Liverpool, he maintains his position.

He doesn’t want to extend his contract, he wants Liverpool move and Liverpool want Isak.
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