Alexander Isak trains alone after injury scare as striker demands eye-watering Newcastle contract - The Swede has requested a massive pay rise as suitors eye bids

All the latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours including updates on Hugo Ekitike, Alexander Isak, Rodrygo, Luis Diaz, Darwin Nunez and more

TBR Football understands that Alexander Isak is asking for a deal close to £300,000-a-week, which has shocked Newcastle United. Newcastle United opened talks with Isak earlier this summer as they acknowledged that their prized asset is on a contract not befitting his standing.

The quote that has been repeatedly reported is Gonzalo Gaitan claimed to have said: “We are indeed studying and analysing all options and we may be close to finalising the next step for the player, without revealing any details regarding whether Alexander Isak will transfer or stay with Newcastle.”

Newcastle United’s head coach has fanned the flames of speculation Alexander Isak's future despite Newcastle holding a strong position.

Newcastle believe patience is required and, while they have already had to recalibrate after failing to secure top targets, the interim transfer team — driven by Andy Howe, the assistant head of recruitment and Eddie’s nephew, and Steve Nickson, the head of recruitment — are continuing to pursue multiple deals across several positions.

If Isak were to leave then the 4/1 with BetMGM and Unibet he heads to Anfield is a decent price but big-hitters should smash into the 1/3 with bet365 that he’s still a Newcastle player when the transfer window closes. The Magpies simply cannot allow a rival club to steal him from their grasp.

Alexander Isak wants £300,000-a-week to sign a new contract at Newcastle, talkSPORT understands. Eddie Howe and the Toon owners are determined not to lose the in-demand striker this summer, but a