Newcastle United's players are professionals who will not let ongoing speculation linking striker Alexander Isak with a move away from St. James' Park affect their focus as they prepare for the Premier League season,

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Bayern Munich’s transfer fee from the acquisition of Luis Diaz will help fund Liverpool FC ’s next summer blockbuster — a move for Newcastle United star and former Borussia Dortmund striker Alexander Isak: Liverpool are prepared to go big for Alexander Isak after Luis Diaz sale done.

Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle United’s board “have a decision to make” when it comes to Alexander Isak’s future, but insists that whatever the outcome it must be in the best interests of the club.

According to reports, Liverpool 'could force Newcastle United's hand' on selling Alexander Isak with one significant factor.

SPORT.com has all the latest news, updates, views and reaction from around the footballing world. Alexander Isak has shocked Newcastle United by informing the club he wants to explore a move

Newcastle's latest pre-season defeat at least brought some positives. There was no Isak again but Elanga is off the mark

Brentford striker Yoane Wissa is determined to join United this summer, as speculation surrounding Alexander Isak's move to Liverpool rumbles on.