Newcastle have been told they could be ‘better off’ after a swap deal with Liverpool for Alexander Isak. Isak announced his desire to seek pastures new last week, with Liverpool thought to be getting their ducks in a row ahead of a formal bid for the Sweden international, who only has eyes for a move to Anfield.

The coveted Hugo Ekitiké has joined Wirtz at Anfield, yet Slot, despite already reinventing his attack is ready to pursue another superstar: Alexander Isak. Some will wonder whether the addition of the Newcastle United striker is overkill,