Liverpool are expected to rival Newcastle United for 23-year-old Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike, after being told 25-year-old striker Alexander Isak is not for sale in this window. (Sky Sports) The Magpies feel the leaking of Liverpool's £120m interest is designed to unsettle Sweden international Isak. (Telegraph - subscription required)

It’s not only the money but that will play some part in his thinking. Isak is reported to be earning around £120k per week. His peers in the centre-forward positions such as Robert Lewandowski and Erling Haaland are earning up to five or six times as much.

Arsenal, Liverpool and Manchester United are all set for a busy end to the transfer window with speculation continuing over the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Alexander Isak and Bryan Mbeumo

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Liverpool have made an official approach to sign Newcastle talisman Alexander Isak and four respected journalists have revealed what they're hearing on how the situation will play out.

Liverpool transfer news as a bid for Alexander Isak is reportedly being prepared, while the Reds are said to have made a decision on a potential move for Rodrygo

Liverpool have four different ways to take revenge on Newcastle if their pursuit of Alexander Isak proves unsuccessful. The Reds have looked to open talks to sign the striker in a deal worth in excess of £120million, but it appears unlikely that those negotiations will bear fruit at this stage.