Alexander Isak is doing his best to force through an exit from Newcastle. Liverpool has been in this position before, and knows how the saga is likely to end

Manchester United may be about to assist Liverpool in their long-winding pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak ahead of a grandstand finish to the summer transfer window. Liverpool want to add Isak to Arne Slot's attack, and the feeling is strongly mutual, but Newcastle are holding firm on their £150million asking price.