Newcastle striker Alexander Isak is one of a number of big names mentioned in connection with an Arsenal switch after Mikel Arteta's comments about the club's plans

Liverpool are trying to sign Alexander Isak from Premier League rivals Newcastle United and have already made contacts for him.

Florian Wirtz to Liverpool is the big news of the weekend, with the Bayer Leverkusen star giving the green light to a high-profile switch to Anfield as he looks to follow team-mate Jeremie Frimpong. The Premier League champions are keen to quickly wrap up an expensive deal that could yet include a player heading in the opposite direction.

Arsenal are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle star Anthony Gordon this summer. Mikel Arteta is expected to orchestrate a major rebuild of his ranks over the coming months, with reinforcements being eyed in several departments.

When Arsenal began to draw up their list of transfer targets for the summer, two players will have featured prominently in early discussions – Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and winger Anthony Gordon.

Newcastle United have potentially been handed a boost to their plans of keeping Alexander Isak as Liverpool reportedly intensify their pursuit of Florian Wirtz.

Robbie Keane has given his view on the Reds' search for a striker and Trent Alexander-Arnold's difficult position