Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak looks to be gaining momentum once more as the Reds have been handed a big boost to their transfer war chest. The Premier League champions last week saw a £110million plus add-ons bid turned down by Newcastle for the Swedish international,

Liverpool 's initial £120 million bid for Isak was rejected by Newcastle, who have set a valuation of £150 million on him. For the transfer to proceed, Newcastle would need to reduce their asking price or Liverpool would have to break the British transfer record for the second time in a single summer.

Liverpool midfielder Tyler Morton has completed his move to Lyon, with the Reds pocketing £15m for the England international