It’s proven to be a summer of transfer sagas already and Alexander Isak could well be the hot topic for the remainder of the window. The Newcastle United striker has long been linked with moves to Arsenal and Liverpool,

Newcastle may be forced to accept an Alexander Isak departure this summer, with the prolific striker reportedly informing the Magpies he wants to explore new options. And the north east giants could use any transfer windfall to sting Liverpool and Manchester United.

Simon Jordan tells Newcastle United what to do with Alexander Isak. The Swedish centre-forward scored 27 goals in all competitions last season, including 23 in the Premier League.

As Newcastle United prepare for a preseason tour in Asia, where they'll face the K-League All-Stars and Tottenham, they may also need to begin to prepare for life without their star striker, Alexander Isak.

Liverpool are being heavily linked with Alexander Isak as the Newcastle star considers his future whilst Luis Diaz's next move is unclear with Bayern Munich ramping up their efforts to sign him

Plus: Arsenal are aiming to move swiftly to secure Crystal Palaces Eberechi Eze; Man Utd have had a loan bid rejected for Aston Villa goalkeeper Emi Martinez; West Hams Lucas Paqueta is set to be cleared of charges of spot-fixing;

Isak is reported to have turned down the offer of a new contract at Newcastle and has not travelled with the pre-season squad after expressing an interest in leaving the club this summer. The Magpies insist his absence is due to a thigh injury.

Manchester United have chosen not to sign Alexander Isak and that is their call, but one player has dropped a ‘bombshell’ with their decision to ‘QUIT’. United front ‘Manchester United have ruled out a move for Alexander Isak – despite the striker’s desire to leave Newcastle’ – David McDonnell, Daily Mirror.