Liverpool have been urged to sign Newcastle star Alexander Isak in a big-money swoop this summer amid claims the striker would be happy to join the Reds.

Alexander Isak cannot stop scoring, and as a result the speculation surrounding a possible future away from Newcastle United continues to heat up. Isak's brace was a pivotal part of his side being able to weather a late Nottingham Forest fightback from 4-1 down to take all three points in a seven goal thriller.

A look at the latest Newcastle United news and transfer speculation ahead of today's clash with Nottingham Forest

Alexander Isak was already a top-class striker, but he has quickly become one of football’s most desirable forwards this season. His 26 goal involvements in all competitions this campaign have seen the likes of fellow league rivals Arsenal and Chelsea sniffing around the Swede,

Alexander Isak reached 50 Premier League goals with a brace in Newcastle United’s 4-3 win over Nottingham Forest.

Alexander Isak hit a first-half double as Newcastle United resisted a Nottingham Forest fightback to win a seven-goal thriller at St James' Park on Sunday. Forest had taken an early lead when Callum Hodson-Odoi capitalised on a Jacob Murphy error to fire the visitors in front.