Liverpool have made a second and improved bid for Newcastle United and Sweden international striker Alexander Isak, who wants to join.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has become one of the defining sagas of this summer window. While the Swedish forward has made it clear that Anfield is where he wants to be, negotiations with Newcastle United have been far from straightforward.

Andy Carroll has criticised Alexander Isak for attempting to engineer a transfer to Liverpool and claims the striker has severed ties with Newcastle United supporters. Isak missed the Magpies' Premier League opener at Aston Villa on Saturday after making his desire to seal an Anfield switch crystal clear.

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Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has hit out at Alexander Isak amid his links to Liverpool and sent him a clear warning. Despite the fact that the 2025/26 Premier League season is now underway, the biggest story in football right now could still be the ongoing saga between Newcastle star Isak and Liverpool.

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The Magpies may seal a shock double-swoop for Watkins and Wissa as they put the money made from Isak's potential sale to good use.

Manager Eddie Howe has previously told BBC Sport's Ciaran Kelly the situation has not been "healthy" and has posed "a big challenge" for his squad to manage during pre-season.