Alexander Isak is basically a Liverpool player now, if we ignore Eddie Howe’s ‘firm stance’ that really was anything

Eddie Howe has said that Alexander Isak's future at the club is not fully in his control as speculation surrounding his star striker continues to grow.

Liverpool fans think that Alexander Isak may finally complete a move to Anfield after spotting something on Newcastle United's website. After competing a deal with Eintracht Frankfurt for star striker Hugo Ekitike, Liverpool appear to have set their sights on Newcastle's Isak.

Fabrizio Romano claims that the current likelihood of Alexander Isak to Liverpool is at 60 percent. The Italian journalist claims that the Reds are optimistic about the deal, but there remains plenty of work to be done.

Eddie Howe has admitted that Alexander Isak’s Newcastle United future is not in his “full control”. The Sweden international has made clear he wants to leave the club this summer with Liverpool previously communicating their interest in a move for the 25-year-old.

Eddie Howe’s words on Tuesday didn’t fill anyone with confidence that Alexander Isak will remain a Newcastle United player amid interest from Liverpool. The Reds have made the Sweden international their next big target this summer after widespread reports revealed that Isak has asked Newcastle to leave St James’ Park this summer.

Arsenal had been keen on signing Benjamin Sesko this summer but backed out and Newcastle now view him as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak, who is pondering an exit

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has demanded full focus from his squad in their remaining matches on the Far East tour. The Magpies are set to play against a K-League XI at the Suwon World Cup Stadium tomorrow (12noon BST), followed by a match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.