Isak is known to be a player of interest to the Reds, who had been considering a record-breaking transfer for his signature. However, Newcastle has so far refused to sell, and Liverpool has instead turned its attention to another player, Hugo Ekitike from Frankfurt.

Manager Arne Slot and his team have indicated that they are willing to negotiate a transfer fee of around £120 million for Isak, which would break the British and club transfer record. If Isak were to join Liverpool, it would be part of a massive transfer overhaul for the team, with a total value of over £300 million.

In an interview, Pardew suggested that the links between Isak and Liverpool will not go away until the Reds complete their business with Ekitike. He also spoke about the potential impact of Isak's transfer on the team's dynamics, saying that senior players may side with Isak in his desire to leave the club.

Pardew noted that players often want to move to bigger clubs for better contracts and opportunities, and that the Liverpool situation may not be as straightforward as it seems. He also acknowledged that the team's star players may have their own motivations and interests.

Isak has established himself as one of the top strikers in the Premier League since joining Newcastle from Real Sociedad in 2022. He has scored 62 goals in 109 appearances for the club and will be a key player to watch in the coming season.