Liverpool handed Alexander Isak transfer boost as Newcastle strike shock Nick Woltemade deal

The deal for Woltemade could also be key to the future of Isak. The Swedish striker – said to be valued in excess of £150m – has not trained with Newcastle all summer or played for the club yet this season after making his desire to join reigning Premier League champions Liverpool abundantly clear as their final blockbuster arrival to accompany the high-profile signings of Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Giovanni Leoni and Giorgi Mamardashvili.