Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has been linked with a move to Liverpool in the summer transfer window and his future could depend on Champions League qualification

A look at the latest Newcastle United news and transfer speculation ahead of today's clash with Nottingham Forest

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak could reportedly 'force' a move away from St James' Park, with Liverpool understood to be a preferred destination.

It's not just the front three, of course. Eddie Howe's side have attacking threats throughout, be it Bruno Guimaraes pulling the strings, Joelinton bursting into the box, extra width from Lewis Hall, Kieran Trippier and Tino Livramento, or Sandro Tonali timing his arrival in the area to perfect effect.

Liverpool will reportedly try to get creative in their attempt to sign Alexander Isak from Newcastle this summer.

As cited by Football365, a report from Spain suggests that Alexander Isak ‘wants to play in the Champions League,’ and if Newcastle fails to secure this goal, he will ‘force his exit and ask the club to accept lower offers.

Alexander Isak was already a top-class striker, but he has quickly become one of football’s most desirable forwards this season. His 26 goal involvements in all competitions this campaign have seen the likes of fellow league rivals Arsenal and Chelsea sniffing around the Swede,

Alexander Isak has been constantly linked with a move to Arsenal in recent months, but the importance of Champions League qualification as a factor in him leaving Newcastle has been questioned