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

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.

Newcastle United legend Shay Given has warned Alexander Isak he may not be able to force a move from St James' Park this summer. As news filters of Isak training alone, Newcastle could be ready to get tough with the Sweden striker with no senior centre-forward on the books and United struggling in front of goal.