Isak pushing for Liverpool move as Newcastle prepare for talksLiverpool’s interest in Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has intensified after it emerged the Sweden international wants to

Liverpool winger Luis Diaz is 'waiting on permission to travel' to complete a move to Bayern Munich as a total package is set, according to reports.

Former Liverpool striker Stan Collymore has claimed that Alexander Isak will only leave Newcastle to sign for the Reds, with Luis Diaz edging closer to a move to Germany

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.

Also on the striker market is Alexander Isak - who wants to leave Newcastle - and Liverpool are circling, preparing a massive bid to add the Swede to striking ranks that already contain Hugo Ekitike.

Alexander Isak has been linked with a summer switch to Liverpool after informing Newcastle United of his desire to leave.

The reigning Premier League champions continue preparations to defend their title on Saturday (7:30 am ET), when Liverpool take on Serie A giants AC Milan in Hong Kong.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak reportedly 'checked out' months ago at St James' Park as Liverpool line up a deal for the striker this summer.