Liverpool have devised a new £165million plan to sign Alexander Isak this summer. The Reds confirmed their interest in the Newcastle striker earlier this month, expressing a willingness to open talks over a deal for around £120m. Newcastle promptly told them that Isak is not for sale.

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.