It has since emerged that Liverpool are still eager to land Isak, who is desperate to force a move away from Newcastle. He has not travelled with the Magpies squad on their pre-season tour and is reported to be training on his own. The situation is yet to resolve itself but Liverpool are thought to be making progress behind the scenes.

The Reds have reached an 'agreement in principle' with Isak over a hugely lucrative contract, amid a damaging claim the striker has 'gone AWOL' to try and force through the move