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.

Newcastle United boss Eddie Howe has demanded full focus from his squad in their remaining matches on the Far East tour. The Magpies are set to play against a K-League XI at the Suwon World Cup Stadium tomorrow (12noon BST), followed by a match against Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening at the Seoul World Cup Stadium.

Arsenal had been keen on signing Benjamin Sesko this summer but backed out and Newcastle now view him as a potential replacement for Alexander Isak, who is pondering an exit