Liverpool's Premier League title defence preparations step up a gear today as the Reds begin their tour of Hong Kong and Japan with a tricky test against Serie A heavyweights AC Milan.

Former Liverpool goalkeeper Jerzy Dudek believes new signing Hugo Ekitike will succeed at the club.

With the Swede wanting to explore options for a move away, it begs the question - who could he join?

Liverpool are poised to make a British record bid for Newcastle's Alexander Isak. (Mail+ - subscription required) But Saudi side Al-Hilal are also preparing a bid, understood to be more than £130m, for Isak after the striker was not named in the Magpies' squad for their pre-season tour of Singapore.

Manchester United are set to enter the race to sign RB Leipzig 's Benjamin Sesko, says Bild's Christian Falk.

But Saudi side Al-Hilal are also currently preparing a bid, understood to be more than £130m, for Isak after he was omitted from Newcastle's squad for their pre-season tour of Singapore.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is open to the possibility of a move this summer, with Liverpool the frontrunners to sign him if he becomes available, sources have told ESPN.

Alexander Isak has told Newcastle United he wants to explore a move away from the club this summer, it has emerged.

The entire transfer fiasco has deeply affected Eddie Howe's squad planning head of the 2025/26 season.