Alexander Isak is back in the north east after missing Newcastle's pre-season tour of Asia, during which Liverpool submitted a £120million bid which was rejected by the Magpies

Liverpool have been told a deal for Alexander Isak is OFF until Newcastle land a replacement, and they have five striker options under consideration after missing out on Benjamin Sesko.

Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle to join Liverpool, but it remains unclear whether he will get the transfer he craves as the Magpies value him at around $200 million