Liverpool are still being linked with the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle - which could explain Virgil van Dijk's cryptic answer to a question about his toughest opponent

Despite a flurry of activity in the 2025 summer transfer market, Liverpool needs to get another deal done before the transfer window closes.

For now, Newcastle sit in a delicate holding pattern. If Ramos can be prised away from Paris, Isak’s path to Anfield could finally open. If not, Howe may be left with a disgruntled forward, a restless fanbase, and an incomplete squad heading into a crucial campaign.

Alexander Isak's push to leave Newcastle for Liverpool has had a surprising impact in Eddie Howe's dressing room.

The Reds have had a £110 million offer for Isak rejected by Newcastle, with Keys claiming the Premier League champions are weighing up a second bid. He states the second offer is worth £140 million, with £80 million up front before a second instalment of £60 million next season.

Given that Real Madrid have decided to register Franco Mastantuono as a Castilla player, it’s now expected that they will try to make one more signing before the summer transfer window closes in

Jamie Carragher is confident Liverpool will sign Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, but is unsure what his arrival would mean for Hugo Ekitike.