Liverpool defender Virgil van Dijk has named Newcastle United’s Alexander Isak as one of the Premier League’s stand-out strikers, adding fuel to the fire of his ongoing transfer saga.

Virgil van Dijk has hailed Alexander Isak as one of the toughest forwards to face in the Premier League as the Newcastle forward continues to push for a move to Liverpool

As a result, Dominik Szoboszlai, Alexis Mac Allister and Ryan Gravenberch would be fighting for two places at the base of the midfield; each member of the trio has their own specialities, but the Szoboszlai-Mac Allister pairing does not inspire confidence from a defensive point of view.

Liverpool could face competition from reigning Spanish champions Barcelona for the signing of Alexander Isak, a report has claimed.

Alexander Isak has been missing in action for a number of weeks as he tries to force his way out of Newcastle.

A former team-mate of Alexander Isak, who remains at the centre of a transfer row with Newcastle United, was told of the striker's impending exit during a live radio interview

Alexander Isak, Newcastle’s Standoff and Liverpool’s InterestNewcastle United’s summer has been overshadowed by Alexander Isak’s determination to leave. Despite assurances earlier in the year

LIVERPOOL have sanctioned a British record £130million move for Alexander Isak next week – confident that Newcastle will finally let the wantaway striker leave. And they also still want to land