Manchester United could dent Liverpool’s chances of signing Alexander Isak. Here’s how. The Sweden international has informed Newcastle he wants to explore his options this summer, and in turn, has not been included in Eddie Howe’s pre-season tour of Singapore.

Liverpool’s summer rebuild continues to gather pace. With departures likely and new faces already bedding in, one name remains high on the club’s wishlist, Alexander Isak. According to Caught Offside, the Newcastle United striker is viewed as a priority by the Anfield hierarchy, and talks could progress if the situation on Tyneside softens.

Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle United’s board “have a decision to make” when it comes to Alexander Isak’s future, but insists that whatever the outcome it must be in the best interests of the club.

The conversation around striker Alexander Isak has dominated Newcastle's time in Singapore. After Sunday's 3-2 defeat by Arsenal, Magpies manager Eddie Howe said "nothing had changed" with Isak's situation and there was no chance of him flying out to join his team-mates during the trip to Asia.

Arsenal met Newcastle in Asia on Sunday and the feelings at the two clubs couldn't be more different right now, with post-match comments from Mikel Arteta and Eddie Howe speaking volumes on both situa

Fowler has revealed what the "phenomenal" Isak would bring to Liverpool with a colossal first offer imminent, while Romano has revealed the Newcastle striker has rejected a £96m offer

United manager Eddie Howe says the settling of Alexander Isak's future "has to be right for Newcastle". The striker is considering his future at the club amid interest from Liverpool. Isak did not travel with the squad to Singapore on Thursday,