A Saudi Arabian giants have their eye on Newcastle's talisman, while the Magpies turn their attention to a Bundesliga sensation. Read on for our round-up of some of the juiciest transfer gossip this Friday.
Al-Hilal to bid for Isak
Alexander Isak has left many at Tyneside stunned by informing Newcastle United that he wants to explore a move away from the club. According to Talksport, Liverpool are prepared to pay a British transfer record fee for Isak, who is valued at £150million.
It is added that Saudi Arabian side Al-Hilal are also in the race, ready to bid £130million for the Sweden international. The Magpies would reportedly prefer to do a deal with the SPL outfit rather than a Premier League rival. Whispers Rating: 3.5/5
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Newcastle identify Isak replacement
Until last week, Newcastle were in the market to find a new striker to partner Isak in attack. Now, they are looking to sign his potential replacement.
iPaper reports that Eddie Howe's side have turned their attention to Slovenian international Benjamin Sesko, with the RB Leipzig striker the main target should Isak leave. Sesko, who scored 13 Bundesliga goals last campaign, has also attracted interest from Arsenal and Manchester United. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Villa turn down United's offer for Martinez
After securing the services of Brentford winger Bryan Mbeumo, United appear to be prioritising signing a new goalkeeper.
According to Fabrizio Romano, United made an unsuccessful loan offer for Emi Martinez, who is valued at £40million by Aston Villa. Apart from the Argentina international, the Red Devils are also monitoring Royal Antwerp youngster Senne Lammens. Whispers Rating: 3/5
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Bayern interested in Garnacho
Having spent north of £130million on Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo, United are working on raising funds from sales before spending a considerable fee on another signing. Alejandro Garnacho is one of the players they have put up for sale.
A report in ESPN claims Bayern Munich have enquired about what it would take to sign Garnacho from United, who are willing to listen to any realistic offer. However, Bayern's priority is Luis Diaz, and Garnacho wants to stay in the Premier League. Whispers Rating: 1.5/5
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Liverpool trying to fend off Konate suitors
Liverpool have flexed their muscles in the transfer market by signing the likes of Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. However, they started their summer by losing Trent Alexander-Arnold to Real Madrid. They might face a similar fate next summer with another defender.
According to Footmercato, Liverpool have offered French centre-back Ibrahima Konate a new contract to fend off interest from Real Madrid, who are keen to sign him this summer or next. The 26-year-old has less than 12 months left to run on his deal at Anfield. Whispers Rating: 2.5/5
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