Alexander Isak, with Arne Slot’s Liverpool being keen admirers, is a name on everyone’s lips this summer. Arsenal, too, were interested in the Swedish sharpshooter earlier this summer – but the two reasons why the north Londoners opted against signing the 25-year-old have been revealed.

Arsenal could be set to play a key role in Liverpool 's pursuit of Alexander Isak. The Reds are keen to acquire the services of the Newcastle star this summer and have already seen a £110million bid rejected for the striker. Arne Slot ’s side remain determined to sign the Swedish international nevertheless.

The Reds captain signed a two-year deal in April, doing so seemingly armed with the knowledge that Liverpool had a transfer masterplan ready to be launched. “I think they’re planning to make it a big summer,