Newcastle United appear to have a plan in place should Alexander Isak join Liverpool for what would be a British transfer record.

Liverpool remain interested in Alexander Isak after he told Newcastle that he wants to leave, while Luis Diaz is among a group of Reds stars who could be sold to fund a lucrative transfer

If any club has the funds to pull off this deal, it is Al Hilal. Not only are they one of the four clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund (PIF), but they also benefit from the support of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who can help underwrite exceptional deals such as this one.

West Ham and Everton are also linked to a deal that could cost €40m (£35m).

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.

The transfer market has been set abuzz by reports that Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle United this summer. According to The Athletic, the 25-year-old striker even preferred to skip the club’s pre-season tour in Asia, although Newcastle officially cited fitness issues for his absence.

Liverpool’s admiration for Isak isn’t new. The Swedish international has long drawn glances from Anfield, but recent developments have added real urgency. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Isak recently asked not to travel with Newcastle’s squad on their pre-season tour — a move that rarely signifies contentment.

ALEXANDER ISAK has been offered a £32million-a-year deal from Saudi Arabia — but his heart is set on Liverpool. The Swedish striker, 25, told Newcastle he wants to leave after they knocked back