Liverpool's summer transfer splurge has not yet reached its conclusion but their pursuit of Newcastle's Alexander Isak shows no sign of reaching a conclusion

Dan Burn has found one small positive to Alexander Isak missing Newcastle United's tour of the Far East as he heaped praise on young gun William Osula while out in South Korea. The Dane, at only 21, is Eddie Howe's most senior central option up top with Isak left at home and Callum Wilson bidding farewell to the Magpies earlier this month.

Eddie Howe has said that Alexander Isak's future at the club is not fully in his control as speculation surrounding his star striker continues to grow.

Darwin Nunez could depart too as Liverpool attempt to sign Alexander Isak – and the Uruguay international has responded in fascinating fashion amidst this saga. Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail has been present in Tokyo as Liverpool prepare to play Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday, and the South American striker caught his eye.

Eddie Howe has admitted that Alexander Isak’s Newcastle United future is not in his “full control”. Isak 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.

Alexander Isak's future looks set to become the story of the transfer window, but one football pundit believes there is more to the Newcastle United forward's wishes than meets the eye

Liverpool remain interested in the possibility of smashing the British transfer record by landing Alexander Isak from Newcastle and are believed to be preparing a huge offer. The sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich will be used to boost their attempts to sign Isak.

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