Former Newcastle United coach Dean Saunders has warned Liverpool that they can forget about any cheeky bid for Alexander Isak, amid reports the Reds may start the bidding at £100m. The ex-Anfield striker was speaking to the Chronicle via NewBettingSites.uk.

Isak has informed Newcastle of his desire to explore a move away from the club this summer. Eyebrows were raised earlier today when he was left out of Newcastle’s travelling squad for a pre-season tour of Asia, though the club insisted that was due to a minor thigh injury.