Liverpool are making significant progress in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, with talks between the Premier League club and Newcastle United described as advancing well, according to Sky Sport

Alexander Isak is recovering from injury at Real Sociedad's training ground, the LaLiga club has confirmed to ESPN amid growing speculation over a move to Liverpool.

No formal contact has been made between Newcastle and Liverpool, who saw an earlier informal approach for Isak swiftly rebuffed and pivoted to sign Hugo Ekitiké from Eintracht Frankfurt. The Reds are prepared to lodge a record-breaking bid if Newcastle indicate any willingness to get a deal done.