In a recent report, The Athletic (subscription required) offered an update on Liverpool and their pursuit of Newcastle United star Alexander Isak. It has been revealed that the Reds have failed with

The Reds will take on Athletic Bilbao twice on Monday, with Arne Slot keen to get his squad ready for their upcoming clash against Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on August 10.

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has described the situation with Alexander Isak as “complex” and “far from ideal.” Isak has made it clear that he wants to leave Newcastle this summer and was left out of the squad for their pre-season tour to Singapore and South Korea.