In a recent segment on his Youtube channel, renowned journalist Fabrizio Romano mentioned that Liverpool are ready to launch another move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer.

Five days out from that game, Newcastle United have received a big fitness boost following pictures of Joe Willock in training with the squad. Willock hasn’t been seen in action since limping off during the final stages of their pre-season defeat against Team K-League in South Korea.

It seems there is plenty of blame to go around, but Liverpool fans feel aggrieved to be portrayed as the villains. We’ve collected some of the many responses from the Mailbox and pulled up some of the comments from Below The Line.

The Magpies head coach could have an even stronger squad available for Monday night's clash with Arne Slot's Reds

Newcastle responded to the statement by insisting Isak would not be leaving the club this summer and leaving the door open for the striker to re-integrate into the group. It’s a blow for the player and indeed Liverpool, who have been pursuing the forward and saw a £110million bid rejected by Newcastle.

Georginio Wijnaldum left Newcastle for Liverpool back in 2016, but the Dutchman took a different approach to Alexander Isak, who is trying to force through a move from St. James' Park to Anfield

Newcastle deny giving Alexander Isak a commitment he could leave this summer as the striker pushes for a move to Liverpool and say they 'do not foresee' the player being sold as the conditions required for them to sanction a sale are unlikely to transpire ...

Wissa has since removed all traces of Brentford from his social media account following reports that The Bees were now looking for £60million for the DR Congo international. Newcastle won’t deal with those figures, given Wissa is 28 and has a year left on his contract at Brentford with an option.