Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak reportedly ‘checked out’ months ago at St James’ Park as Liverpool line up a deal for the striker this summer.

Liverpool have been very active in the ongoing summer transfer window. The Reds broke their club transfer record when they brought in Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen for £100 million plus

The Swedish striker is eager to leave Newcastle and Arne Slot's side could land him alongside another elite forward, reports on Sunday are claiming

Alexander Isak has made no secret of his desire to join Liverpool, but his hopes of landing one of his favoured shirt numbers will depend on current Reds players

Just because Liverpool could most likely afford Alexander Isak this summer, doesn’t mean they will sign the Newcastle star. After all, they have just recruited an exciting, young centre-forward who shares similar characteristics with the Swede, and a fee of £120–150 million could still dissuade them from pursuing a deal.

As Newcastle United prepare for a preseason tour in Asia, where they'll face the K-League All-Stars and Tottenham, they may also need to begin to prepare for life without their star striker, Alexander Isak.

Alexander Isak has been linked with a summer switch to Liverpool after informing Newcastle United of his desire to leave.

Alexander Isak has been offered £600,000 a week after tax to join Al-Hilal as Newcastle's owners PIF look to keep the unhappy striker away fro.