Liverpool make first approach to Newcastle as they consider British record move for Alexander Isak

Liverpool have told Newcastle they would be open to signing Alexander Isak IF the Magpies changed their mind about selling their star striker. talkSPORT understands that while no formal bid has been placed, Liverpool have indicated they would be prepared to make a British record £120million offer for Isak if offered any encouragement. Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Newcastle striker IsakGetty Newcastle are believed to value Isak at £150m. talkSPORT understands Liverpool’s approach to Newcastle is not anything formal. The two clubs have a good working relationship as Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is a close friend of Newcastle manager Eddie Howe. Newcastle have no plans to sell Isak this summer and are hoping to persuade the Swedish sensation to sign a new deal. Liverpool are also considering a move for Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekiteke, who Newcastle are trying to bring to the North East. Liverpool have long been linked with a move for the Swede, who has dazzled since his arrival on Tyneside in 2022. Isak has been a key component in the upturn in Newcastle’s fortunes in recent seasons. The 25-year-old fired the Magpies to Champions League qualification in his first season at the club and helped end the club’s 70-year wait for a trophy when they beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in March – scoring in the Wembley clash. His 23 goals in 34 League games last season handed Newcastle fifth spot and a return to European football’s premier competition in the upcoming campaign. The Swede, who has three years remaining on his contract, has netted a whopping 62 goals in 109 appearances for Newcastle since his arrival from Real Sociedad. Isak scored what proved to be the decisive goal against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup finalGetty Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have put their hands deep in their pockets this summer, spending over £185m. They broke the British transfer record to bring in Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, signing the Germany international for £116m. Meanwhile, the Reds have also signed full-backs Jeremie Frimpong (£30m) and Milos Kerkez (£40m). Meanwhile, they’ve said goodbye to Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrel Quansah, Caiomhin Kelleher, Nat Phillips. As for Newcastle, they’ve made just one senior signing of the summer, with Anthony Elanga joining in a £55m deal from Nottingham Forest. Howe knows the importance of adding further quality to his squad ahead his sides assault on the Premier League and Champions League. Hugo Ekitike is still on Newcastle’s radar after the Magpies saw their opening bid turned downGetty The Magpies have already seen their opening bid of £78m for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike rebuffed by the Bundesliga side. Howe is hoping he can find a way to pair Ekitike and Isak together next season in a devastating new-look forward line. However, with Liverpool also linked to both strikers, the Reds appear set to scupper Howe’s plans. Isak has remained coy on his wishes in the face of Liverpool’s interest. The Swede has spoken candidly about his happiness at St. James Park and has shown no signs of angling for a move. But talkSPORT’s Jason Cundy believes the Magpies could be forced to sell the star in the event of a sizeable offer. Jason Cundy believes Newcastle are likely to receive a minimum of £120m if they were to sell Isak “They’re going to get a huge fee for him Newcastle, they will, because he’s one of the most sought after players in Europe,” Cundy said last month. “We’ve seen what he can do in the Premier League, there’s no risk. If he signs for Liverpool they know he’s going to perform. “In terms of Newcastle they’ve got to get as much money for him, if that’s the case, it’s not going to be less than £120 million.”

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Liverpool make first approach to Newcastle as they consider British record move for Alexander Isak

Liverpool have told Newcastle they would be open to signing Alexander Isak IF the Magpies changed their mind about selling their star striker.

talkSPORT understands that while no formal bid has been placed, Liverpool have indicated they would be prepared to make a British record £120million offer for Isak if offered any encouragement.

Liverpool have stepped up their interest in Newcastle striker Isak

Newcastle are believed to value Isak at £150m.

talkSPORT understands Liverpool’s approach to Newcastle is not anything formal.

The two clubs have a good working relationship as Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes is a close friend of Newcastle manager Eddie Howe.

Newcastle have no plans to sell Isak this summer and are hoping to persuade the Swedish sensation to sign a new deal.

Liverpool are also considering a move for Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekiteke, who Newcastle are trying to bring to the North East.

Liverpool have long been linked with a move for the Swede, who has dazzled since his arrival on Tyneside in 2022.

Isak has been a key component in the upturn in Newcastle’s fortunes in recent seasons.

The 25-year-old fired the Magpies to Champions League qualification in his first season at the club and helped end the club’s 70-year wait for a trophy when they beat Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final in March – scoring in the Wembley clash.

His 23 goals in 34 League games last season handed Newcastle fifth spot and a return to European football’s premier competition in the upcoming campaign.

The Swede, who has three years remaining on his contract, has netted a whopping 62 goals in 109 appearances for Newcastle since his arrival from Real Sociedad.

Isak scored what proved to be the decisive goal against Liverpool in the Carabao Cup final

Liverpool owners Fenway Sports Group (FSG) have put their hands deep in their pockets this summer, spending over £185m.

They broke the British transfer record to bring in Florian Wirtz from Bayer Leverkusen, signing the Germany international for £116m.

Meanwhile, the Reds have also signed full-backs Jeremie Frimpong (£30m) and Milos Kerkez (£40m).

Meanwhile, they’ve said goodbye to Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarrel Quansah, Caiomhin Kelleher, Nat Phillips.

As for Newcastle, they’ve made just one senior signing of the summer, with Anthony Elanga joining in a £55m deal from Nottingham Forest.

Howe knows the importance of adding further quality to his squad ahead his sides assault on the Premier League and Champions League.

Hugo Ekitike is still on Newcastle’s radar after the Magpies saw their opening bid turned down

The Magpies have already seen their opening bid of £78m for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike rebuffed by the Bundesliga side.

Howe is hoping he can find a way to pair Ekitike and Isak together next season in a devastating new-look forward line.

However, with Liverpool also linked to both strikers, the Reds appear set to scupper Howe’s plans.

Isak has remained coy on his wishes in the face of Liverpool’s interest.

The Swede has spoken candidly about his happiness at St. James Park and has shown no signs of angling for a move.

But talkSPORT’s Jason Cundy believes the Magpies could be forced to sell the star in the event of a sizeable offer.

Jason Cundy believes Newcastle are likely to receive a minimum of £120m if they were to sell Isak

“They’re going to get a huge fee for him Newcastle, they will, because he’s one of the most sought after players in Europe,” Cundy said last month.

“We’ve seen what he can do in the Premier League, there’s no risk. If he signs for Liverpool they know he’s going to perform.

“In terms of Newcastle they’ve got to get as much money for him, if that’s the case, it’s not going to be less than £120 million.”