Charlie Adam thinks Liverpool are the big favourites to win the Premier League after getting some exciting transfer business done early in the window

Alexander Isak has been the subject of intense speculation after Liverpool made their interest in the Newcastle forward clear.

Liverpool and Chelsea are carrying the brunt of the load, with the Blues the league’s highest spenders before an agreement is struck for Ekitiké. The world champions, according to Transfermarkt, have splashed out £211m ($283 million) and have been heavily reimbursed via their work in the United States this summer.

Liverpool could risk a near-repeat of the Trent Alexander-Arnold situation should they allow Konate to enter the last six months of his deal, but the Reds still pocketed €10m (£8.6m) through the sale of the right-back to Los Blancos earlier this summer.

Viktor Gyokeres has rejected a move to Manchester United after the club outbid Arsenal. According to Jornal Madeira, United have offered £70million plus add-ons for the striker. However, the Swede has reportedly turned down a move, only wanting to join Arsenal.

Newcastle United star Alexander Isak has been heavily linked with a transfer this summer, with the likes of Liverpool and Arsenal interested.

Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal have reportedly entered the race to sign Newcastle United star Alexander Isak. Al-Hilal, who are looking for a new forward, are ready to compete with Liverpool to secure a transfer for the Swedish striker.

Jamie Carragher, as ever, was ahead of the curve. Back in April, speaking on the ‘It’s Called Soccer!’ podcast, the former Liverpool defender offered his thoughts on Ekitike. “There’s the lad at Eintracht Frankfurt who scored against Tottenham in the week, and I’m not going to try and pronounce his name!” Carragher laughed.

Marc Guehi has two key traits that would make him a stellar addition to the Liverpool defence and a potential upgrade on Ibrahima Konate, says Emile Heskey.