Dean Huijsen and Alvaro Carreras have been signed this summer, while Trent Alexander-Arnold is on a significant salary after arriving on a free transfer. It makes a move for Isak is unlikely, particularly with Xabi Alonso already having attacking options including Kylian Mbappe, Vinicius Jr and Rodrygo.

Liverpool are reportedly readying a formal approach for Alexander Isak who wants nothing but a move to Merseyside.

Newcastle defender Dan Burn has said that Alexander Isak leaving would "upset" the players, amid continued talk of a move to Liverpool.