Newcastle welcomes Liverpool on Monday in a match dominated by a man who does not even play.
The pursuit of Alexander Isak’s Reds this summer has angry Magpies fans, the attacker clearly indicating that he wishes to move to Merseyside.
Liverpool’s initial offer fell below Newcastle’s assessment and without second offer, the Swedish international remains in limbo, training in himself and out of driving.
Liverpool opened his premier League crown with a 4-2 victory against Bournemouth on Friday. Newcastle drew 0-0 at Aston Villa on Saturday.
