Liverpool are ready to bid for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak as soon as they are given any encouragement from the Magpies, Reds transfer expert David Lynch has reiterated. The Reds will take on J1 League side Yokohama F. Marinos on Wednesday, and fans will hope to see striker Hugo Ekitike make his debut for the club.

Liverpool’s hopes of signing Isak at the start of the summer window were highly unlikely. Despite being Premier League champions, it was thought that there was no chance Newcastle United would sell their talisman after qualifying for the Champions League and winning the Carabao Cup - beating Arne Slot’s side in the final at Wembley.

Liverpool have been told the lowest fee that Newcastle United could accept for Alexander Isak by a football finance expert.