Newcastle United striker and Liverpool transfer target Alexander Isak has rejected a stunning contract offer worth £600,000-a-week. Isak informed Newcastle last week that he wants to explore his options this summer despite having three more years on his current contract.

Whilst both Nottingham Forest and Tottenham Hotspur have also been linked with a move for the DR Congo international, it is believed that Newcastle United are currently the frontrunners to seal his signature. Wissa scored 19 Premier League goals last season, a tally beaten only by five players.

Newcastle United have the money and would possibly sign Trippier in January. 5. Darwin Nunez Last month, it was reported that Newcastle have entered the race to sign Benfica striker Darwin Nunez.