Alexander Isak is facing a crucial few days as Liverpool prepare to approach Newcastle over a transfer, while Arsenal turn their attention to Eberechi Eze and Manchester United chase a striker

Ashy agrees: "Alexander Isak is a Newcastle player and will remain a Newcastle player for the full coming season. Isak has not put in a transfer request so therefore he is a committed player for the Toon. Any player wishing to leave NUFC needs to inform the club at the beginning of the transfer window."

Speaking before the match, manager Eddie Howe and defender Dan Burn addressed the media, fielding questions about the forward’s uncertain situation. Isak, who scored 27 goals across all competitions last season, has openly expressed his desire to leave the club this summer, amid strong interest from Liverpool.

The latest Liverpool transfer news as the striker was left out of the Newcastle squad for their pre-season tour of Asia amid reported interest from the Reds.

TBR Football can exclusively reveal that Alexander Isak is now missing from Newcastle training as Liverpool prepare a record bid. The Sweden international pulled out of Newcastle’s pre-season tour in Asia last week, and withdrew from training altogether due to a minor thigh problem.

Newcastle are set to use the money from Alexander Isak's potential sale to Liverpool to buy two new strikers, according to reports.

We asked for your views on who Liverpool should target to replace Luis Diaz. Here are some of your comments: AJ: They should target Jadon Sancho. Can get him for £20-25m and he'd jump at the chance. Most Manchester United fans probably don't care where he goes at this point.

Liverpool’s attack is being rebuilt quicker than many expected – and the clues are starting to show why. While our forward line still contains quality, the reality is that our numbers are rapidly dwindling.