Liverpool are now expected to step up their pursuit of Alexander Isak following last night's Premier League clash at Newcastle, with a second bid considered imminent. Rodrygo is their back-up plan as the Real Madrid has instructed his agents to find him a new club, with Tottenham also linked.

Alexander Isak will not be at St James' Park for Newcastle's game against Liverpool on Monday night but the Reds may already be moving on to leave the striker in limbo

Liverpool have enjoyed a busy summer as they attempt to build on last season’s Premier League title success, with the arrivals of Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, Hugo Ekitike and Jeremy Frimpong giving the squad a positive outlook ahead of 2025/26.