Liverpool’s hopes of signing Alexander Isak have reportedly been dashed after Newcastle’s Saudi ownership stepped in to block any potential sale — even if the striker pushes for a move. The Reds were prepared to table a British-record £130 million ($175m) offer,

Isak is the subject of intense interest from Liverpool this week. However, for the moment, Newcastle are insisting the Swede isn't for sale.

Newcastle want Ekitike. Liverpool want Isak. Is there a world in which selling one and bringing in the other makes sense for Eddie Howe?

Liverpool and Newcastle United are involved in one of the most intriguing transfer stories of the summer window.At the centre of it are Alexander Isak and Hugo Ekitike. Isak is the jewel of the

But The Sun says Newcastle are insisting Isak will not be allowed to leave - for any price. While the board rates him at £120m, officials are insistent that Isak will not be cleared to leave, no matter the player's opinion. Instead, management are now prepared to up Isak's £130,000-a-week wages to a club record £200,000-a-week to keep him happy.

Three little words - "not for sale" - have been repeated countless times in response to Isak interest. Only now is that going to be tested

The Premier League champions are willing to go all out in their push to land Isak, with a juicy offer being prepared for Newcastle, and with Fabrizio Romano revealing the striker's thoughts on a trans

Newcastle have accepted defeat in the Hugo Ekitike race and they could face further rejection from their alternative