Newcastle’s rejection of Liverpool’s bid highlights their determination to retain Alexander Isak, a vital asset for their Champions League campaign.

Newcastle United has officially turned down a formal offer from Liverpool for their centre-forward Alexander Isak, according to the reports from The Athletic. Liverpool had first approached Newcastle through informal conversations and expressed their interest in a deal worth around £120m [$160m],

Newcastle have rejected a formal offer from Liverpool for centre-forward Alexander Isak. Isak wants to leave Newcastle this summer and has been training at his former club, Real Sociedad, while Eddie Howe’s squad are in South Korea as part of their pre-season tour of Asia.