Newcastle striker Alexander Isak only wants to join Liverpool | OneFootball

Liverpool have received a big boost in their efforts to sign Newcastle United star Alexander Isak.

According to journalist Fabrizio Romano, Isak only wants to join the Reds this summer despite interest from several other clubs.

Newcastle have been adamant that the Swedish footballer is not for sale.

However, the striker has expressed his desire to leave St James’ Park, putting the Magpies in a difficult situation.

Liverpool are expected to make a formal approach for Isak in the coming days, despite spending £79m to sign Hugo Ektike from Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Premier League champions will likely have to break the British transfer record for the 25-year-old, as he is reportedly valued at £150m by Newcastle.

Given their sizeable outlay this summer, doubts were initially raised about their ability to sign Isak this summer.

They can reportedly afford to spend another £200m and remain compliant with Profit and Sustainability Rules.

They have been frugal in the previous three transfer windows, and also banked £174.9m in prize money for winning the Premier League last season.

Liverpool are close to selling Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich after reaching an agreement worth up to £65m.

The Reds are open to offers for Darwin Nunez, who has been attracting interest from Saudi Pro League clubs.