Alexander Isak remains Liverpool’s number one target as they look to sign a striker after cashing in on Darwin Nunez.

However, the Reds’ transfer policy of only paying what they believe is fair market value raises questions about his next move.

Isak is training away from the first team at Newcastle United, a reflection of his desire to leave the club and pursue a move to Anfield.

He was also not present at a player-family bonding barbecue on Wednesday morning, a footnote to a miserable summer for the Magpies.

From the outside, it looks increasingly untenable, but senior sources at St James’ Park continue to insist that he is not for sale.

Last Friday, Liverpool indicated that they would not bid again given the strength of Newcastle’s rejection of their initial £110m offer for the Sw

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