The Premier League weekend closes with a fascinating clash at St James’ Park as Newcastle United take on Liverpool on Monday evening. This fixture rarely fails to deliver drama and, given the transfer saga surrounding Alexander Isak,

Let's face the feisty facts first. Liverpool unsettled Anthony Gordon to such an extent that United lost his mind for around six months. Now they have stirred it again big time with Alexander Isak to the point where football can talk about nothing else but the striker who has gone on strike.

In a recent segment on his Youtube channel, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Liverpool are ready to launch another move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer.

Here, the ECHO takes a look at the latest Liverpool injury and suspension news ahead of the Premier League clash against Newcastle. Jeremie Frimpong suffered a hamstring injury during Liverpool's 4-2 win over Bournemouth on the opening day. Frimpong was substituted on the hour mark during the victory over the Cherries.

Alexander Isak continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool this summer - and Arne Slot has refused to rule-out the prospects of new signings.

Liverpool can expect a hostile reception when they travel to Newcastle on Monday amid their pursuit of wantaway Magpies striker Alexander Isak, while Manchester City and Tottenham face off in an early examination of their ambitions for the season.

Newcastle United find themselves in an uncomfortable spotlight after reports from CaughtOffside suggested Alexander Isak is edging closer to a departure. The Swedish striker, one of the Premier League’s most talented forwards, has grown unsettled by what he describes as “broken promises” at St James’ Park.

The Reds had a £110million bid rejected earlier this month by Newcastle as speculation intensifies about the Sweden striker’s future.

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.