“Not in my full control,” Howe said of Isak’s future, a candid admission that left little doubt over how delicately poised things are behind the scenes at St James’ Park.

“For Alexander Isak, in terms of percentage for Liverpool, it’s at 60 percent,” he told DAZN Transfer.

However, The Athletic notes that while Liverpool can afford such spending in the short term, there are longer-term considerations.

The latest Liverpool transfer news and rumours, including updates on Alexander Isak, Anthony Gordon, Darwin Nunez, Federico Chiesa, Luis Diaz, Rodrygo and many more.

But Bayern are determined to land Diaz and sources are indicating that the German title holders are hoping an agreement can be reached.

Liverpool have reached an agreement over a five-year contract with Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, Sky Sports Switzerland claims. A bid of £100 million ($134.4 million) will be submitted and the Reds hope to reach a deal at around £120 million ($161.3 million).

The future of Rodrygo with Los Merengues is reportedly up in the air in the Spanish capital.