Liverpool ’s hopes of signing Newcastle striker Alexander Isak have been handed a major boost. The Premier League champions saw an opening bid worth £110million rejected by Newcastle earlier this month and the Sweden international has since been exiled from the first-team squad.

Adding to the intrigue, respected journalist Fabrizio Romano has doubled down on his assertion that Isak's preference is a move to Liverpool. With an upcoming match between the two sides at St James' Park, there's speculation that talks could pick up post-clash.

Alexander Isak's future hangs in the balance with Liverpool still hunting the Newcastle striker, whose head was turned following their interest as he looks to push through a move to Anfield