Liverpool have devised a new £165million plan to sign Alexander Isak this summer. The Reds confirmed their interest in the Newcastle striker earlier this month, expressing a willingness to open talks over a deal for around £120m. Newcastle promptly told them that Isak is not for sale.

The latest Liverpool transfer news as the striker was left out of the Newcastle squad for their pre-season tour of Asia amid reported interest from the Reds.

Eddie Howe has admitted Newcastle's "wish" for Alexander Isak after a Sky Sports reporter revealed the factors that are further driving his Liverpool aim.