Alexander Isak has divided opinion in the UK, but in the U.S. sports fans are accustomed to players assertively vying for trades

The ECHO's dedicated Liverpool writers assess who might be viable alternatives - should Alexander Isak prove to be out of reach

Alexander Isak is desperate to leave Newcastle United and join Liverpool before this summer’s transfer deadline.

Alexander Isak's idol is Thierry Henry and despite the pair sharing similarities at Arsenal and Newcastle, there's one thing that differs amid Liverpool interest.

Isak's determination to leave has caused turmoil inside Newcastle and among the fanbase. The question is how they react against

Wissa wiped his social media of all mentions of Brentford and is refusing to play for the club to try and force through a move to Newcastle United, who are chasing the 28-year-old as part of their bid to replace their own unsettled striker, Alexander Isak.

Sources close to the matter suggest Liverpool are ready to return with an improved offer in the region of £120m to £130m, though Newcastle remain reluctant sellers. Despite the Magpies’ public stance,

A leading sports lawyer believes Alexander Isak could leave Newcastle United and join Liverpool before the transfer window shuts but has laid out a wide range of legal issues surrounding the proposed move.