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Liverpool continue to be linked with a summer transfer swoop for Newcastle United's Alexander Isak.

Liverpool have been handed a welcome boost amid ongoing transfer speculation linking them with a move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.

Arne Slot's side are among the clubs interested in signing the Swedish international this summer, according to various reports.

The Reds are expected to revamp their forward line during the summer with Isak a potential replacement.



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Newcastle's stance is pretty clear, they do not want to sell their main source of goals and are looking to hold contract talks this summer, with the Magpies demanding a fee in excess of £150million for his services.

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David Ornstein of The Athletic claims the Reds would consider a move for the 25-year-old if he were genuinely available.

When asked which attacker Liverpool were keen on this summer, Ornstein said: "They will obviously have multiple options on their radar, but the only name I’ve personally heard of so far — which others have already reported — is Alexander Isak.

"Liverpool aren’t alone in liking the Swede.

We know Mikel Arteta wants to sign him, Chelsea and Barcelona have also been linked, and I’m sure many other sides would be keen, too, if the opportunity arose.

"But that’s a big ‘if’.

Isak has more than three years left on his existing contract, he is very well paid, and there’s no financial requirement for the St James’ Park hierarchy to cash in.

"Now, every player has their price and while I’m not aware of Newcastle specifically setting one for Isak, the number that seems to circulate around the industry is something like £150million.

"Perhaps if teams are prepared to make such eye-watering offers there’s a conversation to be had, but Newcastle hold the aces here and their plan will be to build with, rather than without, him.

"Liverpool are only going to consider making a move if Isak is genuinely available; they’re not the type of club to engage in a wild goose chase.

But I do think (sorry to say this, Newcastle fans) his future will be one of the big talking points heading into and during the summer transfer window."

However, since that claim, The Mail has revealed Newcastle have come up with a three-man shortlist for strikers who could replace Isak if he were to leave St.

The report claims Eddie Howe's side have an eye on Ipswich Town's Liam Delap, but would face competition from Chelsea for his signature if the Tractorboys are relegated, with Manchester United also keeping tabs on the 22-year-old after a scouting mission.

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Magpies' chief scout Steve Nickson has also watched Jonathan David of Lille and RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko this season, with the latter having had admirers at St.
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