Liverpool's sales have covered their huge expenditure this summer in accounting terms meaning a big Isak deal is doable

Luis Diaz, who has agreed a £65.4m switch to Bayern Munich, is the only significant outgoing. Darwin Nunez and Harvey Elliott could follow, but many have been left perplexed at how Liverpool have been able to spend at such a rate, while others are fearful of the league’s profit and sustainability rules.

Newcastle star Kieran Trippier has spoken out about Alexander Isak as the striker continues to be linked with a move to Liverpool, having told his current club he wants to leave