Liverpool’s £110 million bid was rejected, and speculation persists that another offer will arrive before the transfer window closes.

Sweden striker Alexander Isak, 25, has told Newcastle he still wants to leave for Liverpool despite the intervention of club chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan and a meeting with co-owner Jamie Reuben.

Isak, 25, has made it clear that he covets a move to the reigning Premier League champions, who would be happy to oblige if Newcastle soften their stance in the final seven days of the transfer windo...