Liverpool handed Alexander Isak boost with Newcastle 'hopeful' of transfer agreement
Liverpool have received a boost in their pursuit of Alexander Isak as reporter Craig Hope has dropped a huge update.
Isak continues to be linked with a stunning move to Liverpool as the new Premier League campaign kicked off last Friday.
The Reds opened the new season with a thrilling 4-2 victory over Bournemouth, while the Magpies played out a goalless draw against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Needless to say, the Swede did not travel to Villa Park for his side's first league game of the season but was subjected to a brutal chant by the travelling Newcastle fans.
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Liverpool and Newcastle are both looking to add to their respective squads ahead of the window slamming shut next month.
Of course, Arne Slot is eyeing Isak as he hopes to recruit another forward, having sanctioned the sales of Luis Diaz and Darwin Nunez.
Eddie Howe, meanwhile, also wants further reinforcements following the signing of Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa, which frustrated Tyrone Mings and John McGinn.
Both Slot and Howe could get the players they want before September 1's transfer deadline.
According to journalist Hope, Newcastle are still focused on a deal for Brentford's Yoane Wissa and are 'hopeful of reaching an agreement when talks resume'.
They are also keeping tabs on Paris Saint-Germain forward Goncalo Ramos.
If the club sign Wissa and potentially Ramos, then it would increase the possibility of Isak leaving St. James' Park this summer.
On X, Hope wrote: "Newcastle still focused on deal for Yoane Wissa & next 24 hours will be key.
"Word over wknd of Brentford sticking to £50m valuation (& reports today that is now £60m).
"NUFC won’t deal at those numbers (PIF simply would not allow it) but are hopeful of reaching agreement when talks resume today.
"They’re still looking for the 2 strikers that would allow them to consider Isak sale (as has been the plan all summer)... Ramos remains an option.
"But if Wissa does not happen, the chances of Isak going reduce significantly.
"NUFC have waited knowing Wissa’s desire, but an outcome either way is needed now."
Topics: Alexander Isak, Newcastle United, Liverpool, Football
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