Amid reports that the Magpies are holding out for closer to £150m for the Sweden international, funds raised from the Nunez deal will help Liverpool get closer to that figure. However, Slot remain tight-lipped when asked if Isak has been lined up as a direct replacement for Nunez.

Liverpool's pursuit of Alexander Isak is one of the biggest transfer stories yet to be resolves this summer but there is still time left for the champions to get a deal done