Overview

• Liverpool’s initial £110 million proposal was turned down by Newcastle, which values the Sweden striker at £150 million.
• Manager Eddie Howe has removed Isak from the club’s pre-season squad and set him to train separately until a replacement is signed.
• Darwin Nunez’s impending move to Al-Hilal is expected to free up an attacking slot at Anfield.
• Liverpool remain poised to reignite their pursuit of Isak once Nunez’s transfer is completed and a roster spot becomes available.
• Newcastle United insist they will only sanction Isak’s departure after securing his successor.