Liverpool could face competition from reigning Spanish champions Barcelona for the signing of Alexander Isak, a report has claimed.

As a result, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch would be fighting for two places at the base of the midfield; each member of the trio has their own specialities, but the Szoboszlai-Mac Allister pairing does not inspire confidence from a defensive point of view.

Alexander Isak issued his 'bombshell statement' amid the 'growing realisation that the door has been closing on his dream transfer'. 👀

Football fans lashed out at Alexander Isak after the Swedish striker released a bombshell statement taking aim at the Magpies, amid his stand-off with the club over a transfer to Liverpool this summer.

Liverpool are set to go back in for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, having been unsuccessful in their attempts so far.

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Alexander Isak believes his departure from Newcastle is "in the best interests of everyone" after breaking his silence on the saga of the Premier League transfer window amid speculation over a move to Liverpool.