The Premier League champions have out-spent all comers this summer but came up $54 million short of Newcastle's asking price for Isak and have yet to return with an improved bid.The Reds also purchased one of the Magpies' preferred Isak replacements in Hugo Ekitike.

It remains to be seen whether Saka is available for the Premier League tie versus Nottingham Forest on September 13. Much of the pre-match build-up at Selhurst Park yesterday focused on off-field matters.

Anthony Gordon’s silly red card could have ruined the game, but it only made things more thrilling at St James’ Park 🟥😱

Relive full-match highlights from Liverpool's visit to St. James' Park to take on Newcastle in Matchweek 2.