Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak wants to explore a move away from the club, but could Real Madrid afford him?

In recent days, it has been reported in the national press that Liverpool are willing to make a British record transfer offer to sign the Sweden international. And Collymore, who played for the Reds between 1995 and 1997, believes it is only a matter of time before Isak makes the move to Anfield.

Newcastle are preparing for a substantial bid from Liverpool for Alexander Isak, after Luiz Diaz's switch to Bayern Munich.

Liverpool are reportedly preparing to make a formal offer for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, with the Reds said to have agreed a deal with Bayern Munich for the transfer of Luis Diaz.

Liverpool’s admiration of Alexander Isak is set to become concrete with a formal offer expected imminently, according to multiple reports. Following the news that Luis Diaz is closing in on a £65.5m move to Bayern Munich, the Reds are ready to go big again.

Then there are Isak’s wages. His exact demands are unknown but given his status as one of the world’s leading players a range of £250,000 to £300,000 a week is far from unreasonable. At that level, the hit to a club would be £15m-£18m annually.

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe needs no reminders that his side are crying out for reinforcements amid the sobering reality regarding Alexander Isak’s future. The Magpies have swung and missed on

Just how good is Alexander Isak? Can the Magpies compete on all fronts without him? Would paying the Swede upset the Newcastle project?

Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle United’s board “have a decision to make” when it comes to Alexander Isak’s future, but insists that whatever the outcome it must be in the best interests of the club.

Alexander Isak has 'rejected' an extraordinarily lucrative contract to leave Newcastle this summer as Liverpool prepare a British club-record offer for the striker.