Newcastle United

Darwin Nunez AND Luis Diaz left OUT of Liverpool squad for AC Milan friendly to fuel transfer exit speculation

Liverpool forwards Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz have been left out of the matchday squad for the Reds' pre-season friendly against AC Milan on Saturday. Both Diaz and Nunez have been strongly linked with a move away from Anfield this summer. Napoli are keen on securing the Uruguayan's signature, while Bayern Munich remain interested in the Colombian winger.

Alexander Isak offered staggering £600k-A-WEEK tax-free contract to join Saudi giants Al-Hilal despite Liverpool transfer interest

Saudi Pro League giants A-Hilal are ready to offer a staggering £600,000-a-week, tax-free contract to lure Alexander Isak from Newcastle, despite interest from Premier League champions Liverpool. Isak has been linked with a move away from St. James' Park this summer and the player has not travelled to Asia for the club's pre-season friendly matches.

Newcastle identify Wolves star Jorgen Strand Larsen as new Alexander Isak replacement with Eddie Howe long-term admirer of Norwegian striker

Newcastle United have reportedly identified Wolves star Jorgen Strand Larsen as a replacement for Alexander Isak, with Eddie Howe being a long-term admirer of the Norwegian striker. Isak has already informed the club of his desire to depart this summer and is believed to be the subject of serious interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool and Saudi giants Al-Hilal.

Explained: Why Newcastle would benefit more from selling star striker Alexander Isak to rivals Liverpool instead of Saudi side Al-Hilal

Newcastle United may be nearing a critical decision regarding the future of Alexander Isak, who is reportedly eager to move on from St James’ Park. While the Magpies have attempted to persuade him to remain with a lucrative long-term contract offer worth £300,000 per week, the Swedish international is said to be eyeing a move to familiar rivals Liverpool.