Liverpool are preparing to submit a British record-breaking £130million offer for Newcastle's Alexander Isak and Crystal Palace skipper Marc Guehi for £35million next week.
The Merseyside club saw their initial £110m Isak bid rejected but remain determined to secure the Swedish striker's signature.
The Reds have deliberately delayed their second approach until after Monday's Premier League fixture at St James' Park. Club officials want to avoid further inflaming tensions ahead of what promises to be a charged atmosphere on Tyneside.
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The 25-year-old forward has netted 62 times in three campaigns since arriving from Real Sociedad for £63m. Personal terms are not expected to pose any obstacles, with negotiations between Liverpool and the player's representatives having progressed smoothly.
Liverpool are set to offer £130million for Alexander Isak
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Isak's relationship with Newcastle has completely broken down, with manager Eddie Howe excluding him from Saturday's goalless draw at Villa Park. The striker faces disciplinary action and fines after refusing to play in the season opener.
Newcastle supporters have turned against their once-beloved forward, chanting "There's only one greedy b*****d" during the Villa match. The hostility marks a dramatic shift from the hero worship previously afforded to the prolific goalscorer.
The Swedish international won't feature against Liverpool on Monday and current plans suggest he won't even be present at the stadium.
Howe acknowledged the need for resolution, stating: "We would like a resolution. I am talking about myself, I am sure the ownership, and the players."
Liverpool's pursuit extends beyond Isak, with Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi looking to cap off a phenomenal window for the Reds.
The potential double signing would push Arne Slot's extraordinary summer expenditure to £466m, following earlier acquisitions of Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike, Giovanni Leoni, Will Wright and Armen Pecsi.
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Marc Guehi is set to be signed in a deal worth £35m
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Negotiations for Guehi are progressing cordially, aided by the strong rapport between Palace chairman Steve Parish and Liverpool's CEO of football Michael Edwards. The 25-year-old defender appeared to cold-shoulder Oliver Glasner following Sunday's Chelsea draw.
Liverpool face defensive uncertainty with Ibrahima Konate rejecting contract extension offers despite having just one year remaining. The French international desires a Real Madrid move alongside Trent Alexander-Arnold, prompting Liverpool to consider selling rather than losing him without compensation next summer.
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Newcastle's stance appears to be softening, with the potential £130m fee allowing them to double their initial investment in the striker. The club has struggled to secure replacements, missing out on Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United and Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool.
Brentford's Yoane Wissa has emerged as Newcastle's primary target, though the Bees have increased their valuation from £40m to £60m. The DR Congo international was absent from Brentford's weekend fixture and has removed all club associations from his social media accounts.
Should the transfers go through Arne Slot has spent £466m this summer
| PAWest Ham target Harvey Elliott could potentially be included in a part-exchange arrangement, valued at £40m. Liverpool anticipate concluding player sales worth £230m by the window's close.