Al Hilal are reported to have “explored” the possibility of signing Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. It comes at the same time as an explosion in speculation about his future after appearing to train away from the rest of the Magpies squad this week.

It’s getting increasingly difficult to keep up with Liverpool’s summer transfer business. The club are not content with adding Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez Jeremie Frimpong, Giorgi Mamardashvili

William Hill has opened a market on which club Alexander Isak will start the season with, but a move from Newcastle United appears unlikely