Liverpool Set Deadline for Alexander Isak Transfer ResolutionLiverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has become one of the defining sagas of this summer window. While the Swedish forward has made it

Liverpool have been chasing the signing of Alexander Isak this summer but have had a £110million offer knocked back.

Sky Sports football writers analyse Friday & Saturdays Premier League action as Bournemouth expose reoccurring defensive weakness in Liverpools masterplan; Newcastle struggle for goal threat without Alexander Isak;

Anthony Gordon was handed a central role against Aston Villa, but the Newcastle winger was unable to find the back of the net as the Magpies were held to a 0-0 draw

The Premier League champions are said to have made a second bid for the Sweden international striker, who is keen on leaving the Magpies this summer

For now, Newcastle sit in a delicate holding pattern. If Ramos can be prised away from Paris, Isak’s path to Anfield could finally open. If not, Howe may be left with a disgruntled forward, a restless fanbase, and an incomplete squad heading into a crucial campaign.

Newcastle has bolstered its midfield options ahead of a return to the Champions League by signing midfielder Jacob Ramsey from Aston Villa for a reported $53 million.

Portuguese is being valued by the 'magpies' and they consider it a great option in case the Swede ends up leaving

The Sweden international is keen to move to Liverpool and has been training away from his Newcastle team-mates.