Liverpool have been told a deal for Alexander Isak is OFF until Newcastle land a replacement, and they have five striker options under consideration after missing out on Benjamin Sesko.

Alexander Isak’s standoff with Newcastle hit crisis point after he was ordered to train separately by Eddie Howe and not included in a player-family bonding day with the rest of the squad.

Alexander Isak trained alone after being excluded from a family day at Newcastle on Wednesday and held showdown talks with manager Eddie Howe.