After reports recently claimed Liverpool has set a transfer deadline for Alexander Isak, one Newcastle United club legend appeared to leave the door propped open for the Swede

The Premier League champions are said to have made a second bid for the Sweden international striker, who is keen on leaving the Magpies this summer

As the Alexander Isak transfer saga rolled into the new Premier League campaign, Alan Shearer appeared to extend an olive branch to the wantaway Newcastle ace.

Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has admitted to talkSPORT that the ongoing Alexander Isak transfer saga is harming his side’s focus, urging for a quick resolution as Anthony Gordon steps up in the striker’s absence.

Alexander Isak was left out of Newcastle’s squad for its opening game of the Premier League season at Aston Villa.

It could be argued that Isak's no-show for the clash against Aston Villa led to the loss of two Premier League points. And it is understood that United are pondering when to take action on Isak with the Sweden striker now free from the groin injury that kept him out of the trip to the Far East in pre-season.

Portuguese is being valued by the 'magpies' and they consider it a great option in case the Swede ends up leaving

Newcastle's star striker is willing to do whatever it takes to leave for Liverpool, but if a move doesn't happen, he'll need a way back in favor.

In a recent interview with Football Insider, former scout Mike Brown claimed that Liverpool are eyeing another move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer. Brown said, “Newcastle