Newcastle’s Saudi owners have decided Isak will not be allowed to move to Anfield this summer and fresh reports say Liverpool have now backed away from the transfer. Liverpool are also said to have identified a new striker target as an alternative transfer option,

Liverpool are expected to submit an improved offer to Newcastle for Alexander Isak in the coming days and Virgil van Dijk has now delivered his verdict on the potential transfer

In addition, Isak has not been rubbing shoulders with the rest of his team-mates since their return to the North East and has been taking part in sessions alone. He was also not i