Liverpool still want Alexander Isak this summer
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Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has reportedly agreed personal terms to join Liverpool this summer. The 25-year-old is understood to have has informed the Magpies that he wants to leave this summer and he has not travelled to Asia with his teammates for the club's pre-season tour.
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Eddie Howe has admitted that Alexander Isak’s Newcastle United future is not in his “full control”. The Sweden international has made clear he wants to leave the club this summer with Liverpool previously communicating their interest in a move for the 25-year-old.
Liverpool have been credited for “agreeing a brilliant deal” as club chiefs have made a decision on Alexander Isak and they “can keep spending”. After doing little business in recent transfer windows, Liverpool have made a statement this summer and have spent around £260m on six signings.
Newcastle United will have been optimistic heading into the transfer window, but it's fair to say things have not been going their way
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SPORT’s Simon Jordan insists that Alexander Isak must follow his orders at Newcastle despite wanting to leave. The former Crystal Palace owner has also told Liverpool to bid for the
Alexander Isak is basically a Liverpool player now, if we ignore Eddie Howe’s ‘firm stance’ that really was anything
Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has demanded full focus from his squad in their remaining matches on the Far East tour. The Magpies are set to play against a K-League XI at the Suwon World Cup Stadium tomorrow (12noon BST), followed by a match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.