Liverpool Agree £130M Deal for Alexander Isak in Blockbuster Summer MoveISAK UPDATE by Kevin Laird (@KevinNLaird1869)Contrary to widespread speculation in the mainstream press, I can exclusively

Alexander Isak's future and missing out on transfer targets have been consistent themes of Newcastle's summer, but ex-England midfielder Izzy Christiansen believes the club has a "trick in their armoury" if things do not work out.

Alexander Isak is open to the possibility of a move away from Newcastle United this summer, with Liverpool the frontrunners to sign the forward, sources have told ESPN.

The moment Newcastle United have feared was coming since the early spring has finally arrived with Alexander Isak. How they respond will define what sort of club they want to be under the Saudi Arabian owners.

Newcastle United are expected to choose Nottingham Forest chief football officer Ross Wilson as their preferred candidate to be their new sporting director, a role the Scot previously had with Scottish Premiership club Rangers. (Athletic - subscription required)