Arne Slot's men reportedly had a bid worth £110m rejected by Newcastle at the start of August, with the Magpies seeking a higher fee for a player who is the North East club's record signing when he was bought from Real Sociedad in 2022 for £63m.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe remains hopeful Alexander Isak can be reintegrated to the squad despite the disgruntled striker saying his relationship with the club cannot continue in an explosive midweek post on social media.

Alexander Isak hit the headlines this week after issuing a damning statement in which he said his relationship with Newcastle United is now over. The striker has been heavily linked with a move to Liverpool, with the Premier League champions already seeing a £110m bid rejected earlier this month.