Liverpool’s Pursuit of Alexander Isak Hinges on Newcastle’s Transfer DecisionsLiverpool opened their Premier League campaign with a thrilling 4-2 victory over AFC Bournemouth at Anfield,

Whether Richard Keys’ claim of a £140 million second bid proves accurate or not, one truth is unavoidable: this transfer saga will define the closing weeks of the window. Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak has placed pressure on Newcastle’s hierarchy and set the stage for one of the summer’s defining moves.

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Liverpool will move on to other targets if they can’t reach an agreement with Newcastle in their pursuit of Alexander Isak. That’s according to transfer expert Sacha Tavolieri, who says Isak is Liverpool’s top priority but the Reds won’t wait forever to sign him.

Isak has been the subject of much transfer speculation in recent weeks, and has reportedly told Newcastle he would like to leave amid interest from Arne Slot's Liverpool

Eberechi Eze is in demand in north London, while Liverpool are back in for Marc Guehi and still chasing Alexander Isak.

Liverpool are still being linked with the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle - which could explain Virgil van Dijk's cryptic answer to a question about his toughest opponent