Liverpool manager Arne Slot has played down speculation linking the Reds with Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, insisting the club

Alexander Isak’s standoff with Newcastle rumbles on after one hidden clause disclosed to make things worse for Liverpool.

Leeds United made a winning return to the Premier League last night, as they beat Everton 1-0 in front of the Sky Sports cameras at Elland Road. Lukas Nmecha got the game's only goal, finishing well from the penalty spot after a particularly contentious James Tarkowski handball.

Alexander Isak or not, Liverpool still have a lack of options in attack at the moment. They have lost a lot of forwards this summer and so far only Hugo Ekitike has come in. Richard Hughes has put

Newcastle United and Sweden international striker Alexander Isak has made his pick between Liverpool, Real Madrid and Al-Hilal.

Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has paid Alexander Isak the ultimate compliment. Van Dijk attended the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards gala in Manchester on Tuesday and was asked to name the trickiest opponents to defend against in the Premier League.