Liverpool’s Pursuit of Isak Intensifies Amid Mounting Pressure at NewcastleLiverpool are ramping up their efforts to land Swedish striker Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, with a new bid

Newcastle United's wantaway striker Alexander Isak will not be in the squad when they host Premier League champions Liverpool on Monday, said boss Eddie Howe, who called the tense standoff a "lose-lose" situation.

Manager Eddie Howe says he wants to see Alexander Isak back in a Newcastle United shirt and that the players would "welcome the striker back".

Transfer news LIVE!The summer transfer window has entered its final stretch with Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Manchester United among the clubs looking to get some big deals over the line. The Gunners are closing in on the signing of Eberechi Eze following a huge twist earlier in the week.

Eddie Howe has now admitted what many suspected: he held talks with Alexander Isak about his future before the season ended. In his pre-match press conference ahead of the Liverpool fixture, Howe was forthright.

Newcastle's Alexander Isak continues to face scrutiny as Jamie Carragher points out two major concerns, drawing a comparison with an ex-Liverpool striker’s struggles

It has also been reported that Liverpool will eventually return with a second bid, though Newcastle will not sanction Isak’s exit until they have landed one or two strikers to fill the void left by the forward, while they appear to be bullishly refusing to budge on their asking price.

A versatile forward who can play up front, off the striker or even out wide, Alvarez could make a difference for Liverpool in a number of roles. Atletico signed Alvarez last summer, paying up to £82million to sign the forward from Argentina, as reported by Sky Sports.