Liverpool has reportedly seen an opening offer for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak turned down, with the player still insistent that he wants to make the move.

Newcastle have turned down Liverpools opening bid for Alexander Isak; Premier League champions made informal approach for the Magpies star last month and have now seen an official offer rebuffed; Isak

Liverpool could bypass Newcastle completely in transfer talks with Alexander Isak, but they may be forced to wait to get a deal over the line. The Reds saw a first formal bid rejected by the Magpies, who are seeking as much as £150million for their talisman, who asked to leave to secure a bumper contract at Anfield.