Liverpool are making significant progress in their pursuit of Alexander Isak, with talks between the Premier League club and Newcastle United described as advancing well, according to Sky Sport

Liverpool have expressed their interest in buying Isak, who did not travel with Newcastle on their pre-season tour of Asia.

Newcastle United remain firm in their stance that Alexander Isak is not for sale this summer in a directive that has come from the very top of the club. Isak did not travel with Eddie Howe’s first-team squad to Singapore last week - instead remaining on Tyneside to explore his options.