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Liverpool are continuing to be linked with a move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.

The Reds have already seen an opening offer rejected by Newcastle United for the Sweden international as they attempted to bring the striker to Anfield.

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have returned to Merseyside after their pre-season tour of the Far East.

Liverpool will now prepare for their friendly double-header against Athletic Club on Monday, but speculation about a potential move for Isak is still expected to dominate the rumour mill.

Liverpool have until September 1 to complete their transfer business for the summer and a move for Isak, if they still wish to do so.

The Reds are also due to face Newcastle on August 25 in their second match of the new Premier League season.

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Here, the ECHO takes a look at the latest that has been reported about Liverpool's interest in signing Alexander Isak.

As the ECHO reported on Friday, Liverpool have seen their opening bid for Isak rejected by Newcastle.

It's understood the offer was worth around £110million, but was swiftly turned down by the Magpies.

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Liverpool are not currently preparing a second bid for Isak after the swiftness and clarity of the response by Newcastle.

After Liverpool had a £110million bid rejected by Newcastle on Friday, Ian Doyle for the ECHO has provided an update on what could happen next.

"Indeed, there's no truth in claims the Reds have now walked away from interest in Isak," he writes.

"More accurate is they are taking a step back and seeing how matters develop between the player and Newcastle.

"The suggestion Liverpool have 'bottled it' from some sources on the North East is a little strange given the size of the offer would have instantly made Isak the most expensive signing in Premier League history."

Sky Sports reported on Saturday that Isak has now returned to Newcastle following his recent trip to Spain.

Isak was reported to be working on his fitness at the training base of his former club, Real Sociedad, amid speculation about his future.

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The Sweden international was left out of the Newcastle squad that travelled to the Far East for their pre-season tour, with the club citing a "minor injury issue" as the reason for the absence.


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