Liverpool have set a deadline for Newcastle to seal the Alexander Isak deal, while Manchester United have set a target to sign two new players including a former goalkeeper.

Alexander Isak is on strike. There is no other way for those inside or outside Newcastle United to dress it up now. He does not want to train, while the club pay his £140,000-a-week wages.

Sky Sports football writers analyse Friday & Saturdays Premier League action as Bournemouth expose reoccurring defensive weakness in Liverpools masterplan; Newcastle struggle for goal threat without Alexander Isak;

ALAN SHEARER has taken an incredible swipe at Newcastle rebel Alexander Isak. The Toon ace has been pushing for a transfer away from the club this summer, and it is understood he will not take

Jamie Carragher expects Liverpool to be successful in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, but is worried what that means for Hugo Ekitike. The Reds have had one bid of £110m turned down by Newcastle for the Swedish striker this summer, but their interest has not been quelled.

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.

The one place Isak did not want to be was with his team-mates, and his manager, and the staff who have made him one of the world's best strikers.

Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa on Saturday.