Liverpool ’s hopes of signing Newcastle striker Alexander Isak have been handed a major boost. The Premier League champions saw an opening bid worth £110million rejected by Newcastle earlier this month and the Sweden international has since been exiled from the first-team squad.

Alexander Isak has released an explosive statement addressing his uncertain future at Newcastle United as he continues to push for a transfer to Liverpool. The Magpies striker wants to leave St

Newcastle have maintained publicly that Isak isn't for sale, but Liverpool know they are looking for two strikers for a reason. When - or perhaps if - Newcastle do, Liverpool are expected to ramp up their interest with another bid. Sources say the next offer will be a minimum £120m. At the moment, though, it's a waiting game.