Alexander Isak remains unavailable for selection for Newcastle heading into the start of the Premier League season amid ongoing uncertainty over the Sweden striker’s future at the club.

Liverpool will reportedly table a mega new Alexander Isak transfer bid, with the Newcastle striker having been frozen out by manager Eddie Howe. After an initial offer of £110 million ($149m) was rejected earlier in the transfer window,

Tottenham Hotspur jumping from 17th to sixth is a big vote of confidence in Thomas Frank. Although, as Tim Spiers pointed out, they have signed Joao Palhinha, who Tim describes as “the best hairy-arsed tackler in the Premier League” (NB: this is British slang for “one who enjoys robust attempts to regain possession of the ball”).

This article was originally published on www.si.com as Transfer Rumors: Liverpool Set Isak Deadline; Rodrygo Handed Premier League Ultimatum. Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world.

Premier League sets summer transfer record 11 days before window shuts - Total spending on transfers in the top flight has reached a record sum after Leeds completed a deal for Noah Okafor

Isak to Liverpool remains the hottest topic in this summer's transfer window and it appears that one Newcastle star is backing the supporters over his teammate's potential big-money exit

Everton has emerged as a potential destination for versatile Manchester City defender Nathan Aké, who risks a season on the bench if he stays at the Etihad Stadium.

The Premier League is often acclaimed as the most talented league in the world, and the striker position is no different.

Liverpool could sign two more current Premier League players before the transfer window slams shut on September 1, with the Reds interested in Marc Guehi and Alexander Isak