Alexander Isak's future takes stunning twist as shock club emerge from nowhere in race for Newcastle star

The future of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has taken a complete shock turn out of nowhere.

Throughout the transfer window so far, Newcastle star Isak has been strongly linked with a move to Premier League champions Liverpool.

Arne Slot reportedly views the Sweden international as his dream move, with recent reports suggesting that the Reds would be willing to pay a world-record fee of over £120million for his signature.

Despite the massive financial offer, Newcastle appear to have stood their ground and remain determined that they will not sell their star player this summer.

However, things have now taken a shocking twist, as another club as come out of nowhere in the race for Isak, and they are also prepared to offer some serious money to complete a deal.

Alexander Isak scored 23 goals in 34 Premier League appearances last season. (Image: Getty)

According to Sky Sports reporter Gianluca Di Marzio, Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal are now eyeing up a move for Isak as they look to strengthen their attack ahead of next season.

Manager Simone Inzaghi is said to be a big fan of Isak, with Al Hilal prepared to offer a massive financial fee to convince both the club and the player to try and get a deal closed.

Although both Newcastle and Al Hilal are owned by the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, it is not believed that this would cause any potential problems with a transfer should it move forward.

But that doesn't mean that the Magpies are necessarily willing to sell Isak to their sister club, as the sage with Liverpool made abundantly clear that they are not looking to lose him this summer.

Both Newcastle United and Liverpool have also been linked with Hugo Ekitike this summer. (Image: Getty)

What does this mean for Liverpool?

With it looking more likely that Isak will remain a Newcastle player next season, Liverpool will turn their attention elsewhere, as they prepare a bid for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.

The 23-year-old has been chased by several clubs around Europe this summer, including the likes of Newcastle and Manchester United, but he reportedly has decided to join Liverpool.

Liverpool are yet to make a formal bid, but Sky's Florian Plettenberg recently suggested that Liverpool are willing to pay more than the £70million bid that Newcastle saw rejected earlier in the summer.