Newcastle have maintained publicly that Isak isn't for sale, but Liverpool know they are looking for two strikers for a reason. When - or perhaps if - Newcastle do, Liverpool are expected to ramp up their interest with another bid. Sources say the next offer will be a minimum £120m. At the moment, though, it's a waiting game.

Liverpool have sanctioned a British record £130m move for Alexander Isak next week – confident that Newcastle will finally let the wantaway striker leave.

'But one thing is for sure: Alex is a great guy and very professional.