The Reds have got no money and we’re gonna win the league’ was the chant when Liverpool went 2-0 up against Newcastle in February.

An enlightening investigation of how Premier League clubs are spending more on younger players plus Isak sets tongues wagging

Just how good is Alexander Isak? Can the Magpies compete on all fronts without him? Would paying the Swede upset the Newcastle project?

Man Utd still need a reliable No. 9 and there is none better than the potentially available Alexander Isak. Manchester United have improved the squad in key attacking positions so far this summer thanks to the acquisitions of Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo.

Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan believes Newcastle United should sell Alexander Isak after the striker's transfer request.

Then there are Isak’s wages. His exact demands are unknown but given his status as one of the world’s leading players a range of £250,000 to £300,000 a week is far from unreasonable. At that level, the hit to a club would be £15m-£18m annually.

As Liverpool target Alexander Isak asks to explore a move away from Newcastle United, here's where his wage demands would place him in the Premier League's top earners list

Newcastle won't let Liverpool take Alexander Isak without a fight - but their first-choice replacement could deal a blow to Manchester United's plans.