Alexander Isak has told Newcastle United he wants to explore a move away from the club with Liverpool waiting in the wings.

Dan Burn conceded that Alexander Isak's potential departure from Newcastle United would upset the squad after a fine 2024-25 campaign. Isak is not a part of Eddie Howe's travelling party for Newcastle's pre-season tour of Asia amid mounting transfer speculation surrounding the Sweden international.

According to reports, an 'ideal' replacement for Alexander Isak has decided his 'stance' on a potential £70m move to Newcastle United.

Alexander Isak has reportedly made Liverpool his “priority” in the summer transfer window as Newcastle United scramble to find a potential replacement if he leaves. The Reds last week made an

Newcastle are exploring a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko in case Alexander Isak departs this summer.

Newcastle United’s stance on Alexander Isak remains firm — the striker is not for sale. However, the ultimate decision over his future will lie in the hands of chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), in a saga that has begun to ripple through the club just as they embark on their pre-season tour of the Far East.

Newcastle could be set to lose Alexander Isak - but with £150m in their pocket, they could make their squad much better.

Newcastle are linked with two Premier League strikers and a Manchester United target as the consider the prospect of life after Alexander Isak.