Swedish striker’s standoff with Newcastle deepens ahead of Monday’s Premier League clashPhoto: Sky Sports Premier LeagueLiverpool manager Arne Slot"s reignited speculation over his club’s

The Premier League season may be underway, but for Newcastle United, their transfer saga with star striker Alexander Isak has yet to be resolved. After missing the preseason for the club, which Newcastle United said was due to injury,

A versatile forward who can play up front, off the striker or even out wide, Alvarez could make a difference for Liverpool in a number of roles. Atletico signed Alvarez last summer, paying up to £82million to sign the forward from Argentina, as reported by Sky Sports.

Newcastle United are preparing for Liverpool to return with a new bid for Alexander Isak over the coming week, as TEAMtalk sources reveal the latest on the summer transfer window's biggest talking point.

Elsewhere, Liverpool's pursuit of Alexander Isak appears to be gathering pace again as Newcastle are said to have agreed personal terms to sign a replacement. Also on the champions' radar is Marc Guehi but that deal looks difficult to complete.

It has also been reported that Liverpool will eventually return with a second bid, though Newcastle will not sanction Isak’s exit until they have landed one or two strikers to fill the void left by the forward, while they appear to be bullishly refusing to budge on their asking price.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has escalated his row with his club as he pushes for a transfer to Liverpool

Alexander Isak has been spotted training on his own at Newcastle United's training ground amid his efforts to join Liverpool.

Arsenal have dramatically stolen Eberechi Eze from Tottenham’s grasp after acting decisively following a major injury blow to Kai Havertz. The Gunners moved quickly after the news that Havertz damaged his knee in their win over Manchester United,

Newcastle United are preparing for Liverpool to return with a new bid of between £120-130m for 25-year-old Sweden forward Alexander Isak. (Teamtalk)

Liverpool boss Arne Slot has kept transfer speculation surrounding Alexander Isak at arms’ length as he responded to a question about the Newcastle United striker’s future.