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

Alexander Isak cannot stop scoring, and as a result the speculation surrounding a possible future away from Newcastle United continues to heat up.Isak's brace was a pivotal part of his side being able to weather a late Nottingham Forest fightback from 4-1 down to take all three points in a seven goal thriller.

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

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.

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

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.

The Premier League’s Profit and Sustainability Rules are likely to see Newcastle have to sell a player or two, and the Magpies already know who they want to replace Alexander Isak should the