Newcastle striker Isak determined to join Liverpool

Newcastle United's Alexander Isak aims to switch to Liverpool, with the striker pushing for the move before the summer transfer window closing on 1 September. Despite a £110m bid being rejected by Newcastle, Isak is determined to join the Premier League champions. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe acknowledged that Isak's future is uncertain, indicating the player may not be part of current plans and could be absent from the team's Premier League opener against Aston Villa.