Liverpool manager Arne Slot confirmed that Luis Díaz missed the friendly with AC Milan due to ongoing speculation linking him with a transfer.

Bayern can sit and wait for Liverpool to lower their price, perhaps growing increasingly desperate for cash to fund a move for Isak. In turn, Liverpool have suffered a blow in hopes of receiving their full asking price of £80m and the knock-on effects could spill into the Isak contract stand-off saga.

Alexander Isak is now one of the most sought-after players of the summer. While Newcastle is eager to keep their star striker, both Liverpool and Al Hilal are ready to break transfer records to sign him.

CLUBS are splashing the cash this summer as they look to bolster their squads in the transfer window ahead of the new season! Alexander Isak has dropped a bombshell by telling Newcastle he wants

Newcastle United have endured a frustrating start to the summer transfer window with just Anthony Elanga joining the club. They have seen interest in Matheus Cunha, Bryan Mbeumo, Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, James Trafford and Hugo Ekitike end in disappointment with all six players moving elsewhere to Premier League rivals.

Liverpool's big-money investment on transfers this summer is the result of long-term planning, club CEO Billy Hogan said.

If any club has the funds to pull off this deal, it is Al Hilal. Not only are they one of the four clubs owned by Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund (PIF), but they also benefit from the support of billionaire Prince Alwaleed bin Talal, who can help underwrite exceptional deals such as this one.

Alexander Isak has been linked with a summer switch to Liverpool after informing Newcastle United of his desire to leave.

Liverpool sporting director Richard Hughes would love to bring Bradley Barcola from Paris Saint-Germain this summer, with Rodrygo the second-choice target.