Newcastle have hinted that Alexander Isak will not feature in their Premier League opener against Aston Villa amid interest from Liverpool. Isak’s future is uncertain at the moment as he is at the centre of a transfer saga after Liverpool saw an £110million offer rejected by the Magpies earlier in the month.

Liverpool's pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak marks a major change from the club's approach to transfers over the last decade as they look to bring in the striker

It appears they have achieved this, having agreed a club-record deal, estimated at around £42.5m, with Bournemouth for the acquisition of Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara.