Newcastle United are preparing for Liverpool to return with a new bid for Alexander Isak over the coming week, as TEAMtalk sources reveal the latest on the summer transfer window's biggest talking point.

Transfer news LIVE!The summer window has been handed two huge twists as it enters its final stretch. Arsenal re-entered the transfer market after Kai Havertz picked up a knee injury, the severity of which remains unknown,

Isak has blamed Newcastle for breaking promises and has vowed not to play for them. Newcastle have rejected a massive bid from Liverpool for the Swedish striker, and they cannot sell him unless a proper replacement is found.

(Reuters) -Liverpool boss Arne Slot dodged questions on Thursday about Newcastle United's Alexander Isak with the transfer window closing and the wantaway striker expected to miss Monday's game against Slot's men at St James' Park.

Pundit Don Hutchison has now taken to social media to suggest another striker Liverpool can move to sign – Julian Alvarez. The former Liverpool midfielder believes that Atletico Madrid star Alvarez is the man Liverpool really need, rather than Isak.

It was argued that Liverpool should recruit Julian Alvarez instead of Alexander Isaac. Liverpool are still chasing Newcastle United's Isaac, but Newcastle are holding out that they will not give up their ace.

BBC Senior football correspondent Sami Mokbel says he "can't see any other outcome" other than Liverpool making a fresh approach for Alexander Isak next week, but only after the Reds play Newcastle at St James' Park on Monday.

Brighton will be the visitor on Sunday for the start of a new era for Everton, which — on the field — began the season in miserable fashion with a 1-0 loss at Leeds on Monday.