Liverpool are reported to have been turned down by Newcastle in their first attempt to sign Alexander Isak. An official approach fell short of the Geordies’ valuation - and Eddie Howe has been

Newcastle have rejected a formal £110million offer from Liverpool for centre-forward Alexander Isak. Isak wants to leave Newcastle this summer and has been training at his former club, Real Sociedad, while Eddie Howe’s squad are in South Korea as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.

Newcastle United have endured a frustrating summer in the transfer market, with reported pursuits of multiple targets, including goalkeeper James Trafford and forward Hugo Ekitike, ending in disappointment. Trafford has joined Manchester City, while Ekitike opted for Liverpool, both in high-profile moves.