Despite assurances from Eddie Howe that Isak will remain at Newcastle, the 25-year-old has been linked with a move away and may need to force the club’s hand in order to secure a switch

Gonzalo Gaitan has provided an update on his client Alexander Isak's future. The Newcastle United striker has been heavily linked with a move to Anfield this summer as Arne Slot looks to bolster his attacking options.

Eddie Howe's decision to leave Alexander Isak out of Newcastle United's pre-season friendly against Celtic has failed to dampen speculation surrounding the player. Transfer talk intensified last week with the news that Liverpool had made an approach for the Swedish striker, and indicated they would be willing to pay £120million to sign him.