Alexander Isak's future has been a huge distraction for Newcastle this summer, and while the team performed well, his absence was costly at Aston Villa.

Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has become one of the defining sagas of this summer window. While the Swedish forward has made it clear that Anfield is where he wants to be, negotiations with Newcastle United have been far from straightforward.

Liverpool have made a second and improved bid for Newcastle United and Sweden international striker Alexander Isak, who wants to join.

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

According to Spanish outlet AS, Ramsey’s arrival paves the way for Isak to leave St James Park. Liverpool're targeting the Swedish striker after offloading Luis Diaz & Darwin Nunez this summer.

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

It emerged late last month that Isak had turned down the offer of a new contract at Newcastle in the hope of pursuing a move away from St James’ Park this summer. What has followed is an increasingly ugly saga which has seen Isak forced to train away from the rest of the squad.