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.

Alexander Isak's future has been a huge distraction for Newcastle this summer, and while the team performed well, his absence was costly at Aston Villa.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe openly pleaded for a quick resolution to the ongoing Alexander Isak transfer saga looming over Tyneside. The Magpies boss insisted that his star striker is more than welcome back in the first team, but the club’s travelling fans offered a rather different message.

According to Spanish outlet AS, Ramsey’s arrival paves the way for Isak to leave St James Park. Liverpool're targeting the Swedish striker after offloading Luis Diaz & Darwin Nunez this summer.

Eddie Howe has said he hopes the speculation around Alexander Isak's future at the club is "resolved quickly" after he was left out of the side on Saturday.

This article was originally published on www.si.com as ‘It’s Clear’—Arne Slot Explains Liverpool’s Plan for Alexander Isak, Hugo Ekitike. Liverpool manager Arne Slot has confirmed he has plans to play new signing Hugo Ekitiké alongside another central striker, with the Reds still chasing Newcastle United star Alexander Isak.

However, as of yet, no real headway has been made as Newcastle remain reluctant to sell. With a fortnight to go in the transfer window, Isak could still get his move to Liverpool, and speaking on The Football Exchange Podcast, Troy Deeney has made a prediction about Isak if he does indeed sign for the Reds.

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.