Newcastle United have rejected a formal offer from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak, it has emerged. Liverpool made an informal approach to Newcastle last month to express an interest in signing Isak for around £120 million ($158.6 million), but the Magpies wasted little time in shooting down the proposal.

Liverpool are reportedly ready to submit an offer worth a potential €161.7 million for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, with the proposed deal now “getting closer.”