The Swedish goalscorer is the centre of a transfer storm and Eddie Howe has provided the latest on the situation as Liverpool spy a blockbuster deal.

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

Isak, who has emerged as a priority target, has made clear his intention to remain at the top level of European football. Despite interest from Saudi Arabian clubs and a lucrative proposal worth a reported £600,000 per week, the Swedish international has set his sights on a switch to Merseyside.

Liverpool could make a mammoth bid for Alexander Isak within hours after big developments involving both the Reds and Newcastle, who are planning for life without the Swede

Liverpool are reportedly lining up a 'record proposal' for Newcastle United star Alexander Isak following the almost confirmed sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich. The Reds are keen to reinvest the £65 million fee from Diaz’s exit and the Swedish striker is now their top target.

Isak pushing for Liverpool move as Newcastle prepare for talksLiverpool’s interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has intensified after it emerged the Sweden international wants to

Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is 'waiting on permission to travel' to complete a move to Bayern Munich as a total package is set, according to reports.

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