Newcastle kicked off their Premier League season on Saturday with a 0-0 draw against Aston Villa. The Magpies’ lack of a centre forward was sorely exposed - with Liverpool target Alexander Isak in

With Arne Slot having already delivered silverware and a winning start to the new season, adding a player of Isak’s calibre would further underline Liverpool’s ambition to remain at the summit of English football. For now, the saga rests in Newcastle’s hands, and Liverpool can only bide their time.