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Al-Hilal over Liverpool?! Alexander Isak agrees to transfer talks with Saudi giants despite Reds' £120m interest in unsettled Newcastle striker

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have reportedly entered the race to sign Newcastle United star Alexander Isak. Al-Hilal, who are looking for a new forward, are ready to compete with Liverpool to secure a transfer for the Swedish striker. The club are reportedly preparing a massive €130 million (£112m/$151m) offer to convince the Magpies to part ways with Isak.

'It's difficult for me' – Eddie Howe issues Alexander Isak update and confirms striker sent home from Celtic friendly due to speculation over blockbuster transfer for Newcastle striker

Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle United remains up in the air as he was left out of the squad for their pre-season friendly against Celtic at Parkhead. Manager Eddie Howe confirmed that the Swedish striker was deliberately withdrawn from the matchday squad as speculation around a potential move to Liverpool continues to gather pace.

¡La salida de Alexander Isak al Liverpool está cancelada! Los dueños saudíes del Newcastle intervienen para bloquear la venta del delantero estrella, a pesar de la disposición de los Reds a presentar una oferta récord de 130 millones de libras.

Según informes, las esperanzas del Liverpool de fichar a Alexander Isak se han visto frustradas después de que la directiva saudí del Newcastle interviniera para bloquear cualquier posible venta, incluso si el delantero insiste en su traspaso. Los Reds estaban dispuestos a presentar una oferta récord para Gran Bretaña de 130 millones de libras (175 millones de dólares), pero las Urracas han dejado claro que la estrella sueca no está en venta a ningún precio este verano.

'There's always noise' – Anthony Elanga gives insight into Newcastle team-mate Alexander Isak's future amid Liverpool transfer interest

Anthony Elanga, Newcastle United's new £55 million ($74m) recruit from Nottingham Forest, has expressed his admiration for international team-mate Alexander Isak, labelling the striker among the world’s elite. However, Elanga also made it clear that speculation surrounding Isak’s future at St James Park is part and parcel of being a top player, referring to the transfer chatter as little more than “noise.”

Transfer triangle! Liverpool ready to hijack Newcastle's move for Hugo Ekitike after Alexander Isak approach as initial talks opened with Eintracht Frankfurt

Liverpool have entered the fray to sign Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt, potentially disrupting Newcastle United's long-standing pursuit of the 22-year-old striker having made their interest known in the Magpies' Alexander Isak. The Merseyside giants have initiated contact with the Bundesliga club, seeking to open negotiations.