Liverpool will not lodge a second bid for Alexander Isak after their initial offer of £120million was rejected by Newcastle. The Premier League champions were keen on landing the Swedish centre-forward despite splashing £69m on Hugo Ekitike, whom they beat Newcastle to the signing of last month.

Liverpool have decided not to make a second bid for Alexander Isak, despite manager Arne Slot making it clear when he wants the Newcastle United striker.

Liverpool are ready to launch a new, improved bid for Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, with the Reds set to go much closer to the Magpies' valuation.