Newcastle United have already batted away one underwhelming offer for the striker's services and with the Magpies now back on Tyneside and preparing for the return of Premier League football, Isak is expected to be back in the fold at least until an improved is launched - if Liverpool decide to return to the table at all.

I explained what was being said 'between the lines' in the Alexander Isak saga last week. He was subtly spoiling for a move from Newcastle but I warned "these are just the first salvos and players know how this works.