The Swedish striker has three years left on his contract at Newcastle, with Liverpool assessing the situation and a potential bid this summer

Newcastle United want both Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak at the club next season but Liverpool are making their own moves

Daniel Wales reports as Newcastle attempt to keep ahold of Alexander Isak from Liverpool, whilst also battling the Reds for Frankfurt forward Hugo Ekitike.

Alexander Isak’s contract has taken centre stage recently whilst a whole host of Newcastle United players have entered the final year of their current deals.

Latest Newcastle United transfer news as their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike hots up despite Liverpool's interest in Alexander Isak

In 1996, Newcastle United broke the then world transfer record by paying £15 million for a certain sheet metal worker’s son. Alan Shearer was bought to partner Les Ferdinand, a prolific striker himself, the 29 goals he’d scored in the previous campaign underlining his worth.

Newcastle United will look to rub salt into the wounds of Liverpool in the transfer market this summer with a ruthless transfer move.

Details of Newcastle's attempts to agree a new contract with Alexander Isak have come to light as Liverpool prepare an offer for the Swedish striker.