Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle's "wish" for Alexander Isak after a Sky Sports reporter revealed the factors that are further driving his Liverpool aim.

Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak is not alone in feeling disillusioned with the club’s current trajectory. Reports have emerged suggesting that several members of the squad are losing faith in the club’s supposedly ambitious plans,

Kieran Trippier is "not panicking" over Alexander Isak, insisting the Swede will play for Newcastle again and despite Fabrizio Romano's latest update.

Darwin Nunez could depart too as Liverpool attempt to sign Alexander Isak – and the Uruguay international has responded in fascinating fashion amidst this saga. Lewis Steele of the Daily Mail has been present in Tokyo as Liverpool prepare to play Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday, and the South American striker caught his eye.

Isak helped Newcastle United return to Champions League play and win the EFL Cup while scoring 27 goals and assisting six more in all competitions last season, and that would be a massive addition anywhere that he would potentially land if he does leave the club.

Liverpool could deploy a squeezed 4-2-3-1, in which the nominal wingers Salah and Ekitike are so narrow they operate more as number 10s either side of Florian Wirtz, with the width then provided by two flying full-backs.

Alexander Isak is facing a crucial few days as Liverpool prepare to approach Newcastle over a transfer, while Arsenal turn their attention to Eberechi Eze and Manchester United chase a striker