Alexander Isak is now one of the most sought-after players of the summer. While Newcastle is eager to keep their star striker, both Liverpool and Al Hilal are ready to break transfer records to sign him.

Isak has not joined his Newcastle team-mates for their pre-season tour of Asia, which begins with a match against Arsenal in Singapore on Sunday

Alexander Isak has told Newcastle he is open to exploring a move away from Tyneside, according to the Daily Mail. The striker has been left at home as the Magpies jet to Asia, with the club citing a thigh injury. The new report states Isak has informed the club he is keen to explore an exit this summer, with Liverpool interest refusing to go away.