It has also been reported that Liverpool will eventually return with a second bid, though Newcastle will not sanction Isak’s exit until they have landed one or two strikers to fill the void left by the forward, while they appear to be bullishly refusing to budge on their asking price.

Newcastle United are preparing for Liverpool to return with a new bid for Alexander Isak over the coming week, as TEAMtalk sources reveal the latest on the summer transfer window's biggest talking point.

Newcastle United are preparing for Liverpool to return with a new bid of between £120-130m for 25-year-old Sweden forward Alexander Isak. (Teamtalk)