Newcastle's latest pre-season defeat at least brought some positives. There was no Isak again but Elanga is off the mark

In recent days, it has been reported in the national press that Liverpool are willing to make a British record transfer offer to sign the Sweden international. And Collymore, who played for the Reds between 1995 and 1997, believes it is only a matter of time before Isak makes the move to Anfield.

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Isak, who has emerged as a priority target, has made clear his intention to remain at the top level of European football. Despite interest from Saudi Arabian clubs and a lucrative proposal worth a reported £600,000 per week, the Swedish international has set his sights on a switch to Merseyside.

Then there are Isak’s wages. His exact demands are unknown but given his status as one of the world’s leading players a range of £250,000 to £300,000 a week is far from unreasonable. At that level, the hit to a club would be £15m-£18m annually.

Alexander Isak has 'rejected' an extraordinarily lucrative contract to leave Newcastle this summer as Liverpool prepare a British club-record offer for the striker.

Liverpool’s transfer radar has zoomed in on Alexander Isak following dramatic developments at Newcastle United. The Swedish striker, valued by many at around £130 million, has reportedly made his intentions clear to leave the Magpies, igniting speculation about a record-breaking offer from the Reds.

New Match of the Day host Gabby Logan has been blasted on social media for a ‘cringey’ plea to Newcastle United ace Alexander Isak. The striker is being linked with a move away from Newcastle, with Isak having reportedly told the club’s hierarchy that he wants out this summer.