In 1995, when the Premier League was in its infancy and transfer fees were tiny in comparison to today, Newcastle United, serious title contenders, enraged their supporters by selling leading goalscorer Andy Cole to Manchester United for £6million plus winger Keith Gillespie.

The Red team is the favorite to sign the Swedish forward, who has requested to leave Newcastle.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is ready to move to Liverpool despite the Premier League champions signing Hugo Ekitike.

Liverpool Agree £130M Deal for Alexander Isak in Blockbuster Summer MoveISAK UPDATE by Kevin Laird (@KevinNLaird1869)Contrary to widespread speculation in the mainstream press, I can exclusively

Alexander Isak has informed Newcastle he wants to explore his options this transfer window; Liverpool showed an interest in Isak but then moved on to sign Hugo Ekitike for £79m; Sky Sports News Keith Downie,

Starting with a transfer budget of around £200m, Liverpool were always going to have to sell to fund other signings and to fend off the spectre of PSR. There were also always going to be players who wanted reassurances of playing time or whose contracts meant that it is the summer when they are either extended or transferred to another club.

Clear-Out Could Top £200m in Player SalesNumbers game forces difficult decisionsLiverpool are no strangers to transfer market scrutiny, but this summer feels more delicate than

Altogether, if the estimates hold true, Liverpool could generate over £200 million in player sales. That figure would go a long way in offsetting the club’s investment in new faces like Ekitike, Wirtz and Mamardashvili. It also underlines the strategic shift under Hughes, an approach not just about spending, but about sustaining.

Liverpool aim to pull in around £170m from the sales of five squad players in a window where the Reds will spend more than ever before, according to reports. Liverpool may well be Premier League ...