The Swedish goalscorer is the centre of a transfer storm and Eddie Howe has provided the latest on the situation as Liverpool spy a blockbuster deal.

Newcastle are reportedly preparing a huge contract proposal as they consider their options in the wake of Alexander Isak’s explosive transfer demand. The Swede has sat out of the Magpies’ pre-season tour to Asia after asking to leave the club, having asked for his wages to be bolstered to £300,000 a week.

Liverpool have set out their stall for Alexander Isak to join, we're now just awaiting a final decision from Newcastle as to whether he can leave or not. Right now, everything remains undecided.The