Arne Slot has made his feelings clear about Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak amid ongoing transfer talk linking him with both Liverpool and . The Magpies have made their stance clear; they do not wish to sell the Swedish striker, who is one of the most sought-after forwards in the world, after another impressive season in black and white.

Eddie Howe's side have slapped a reported £150million asking price on his head, with both the and looking to invest in their forward line in the upcoming summer transfer window. side have been repeatedly linked with Isak over the course of the last two windows, in their quest to add an out and out goalscorer to their ranks.

Liverpool, on the other hand, are reportedly set to revamp the top end of the pitch, regardless of whether or not Slot's men win the title this season, with Isak reportedly on their transfer wishlist. Speaking at his pre-match press conference ahead of the , clash with Newcastle, Slot was asked about the in-form Magpies' striker. He said: "It's an understatement to say he's in fine form.

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"I think he's in excellent form. Also over there, it's the team performance that will help us controlling him. The more ball possession we have, the easier it will be to control him.

"Although he's definitely a threat on the counter attack as well. The good thing for us is we've got two centre-backs that are probably the best players to play against him.

"What I mean by that, we've got two very, very good centre-backs and that's definitely what you need if you're facing a striker with the quality of Alexander Isak. Also with him, it's not also about him.

"I like the style of play that Eddie Howe has introduce there. They're always a team that has a very good game plan and they're really intense, with and without the ball. A high, intense tempo in the game and that helps the number nine as well.

"The better your teammates are, the more chances you get and he's not the only offensive threat they have - Gordon and the right-winger as well. They're a big threat. It's not only about him but he's having a great season."