Real Madrid could rival Liverpool for Newcastle United's Alexander Isak . . . according to Richard Keys on beIN Sport. He has claimed the Spanish giants could be set to make their move, with Liverpool yet to return with an improved offer for the Swede.

Eddie Howe has left the door ‘well and truly open’ for Alexander Isak to return to the Newcastle United squad ahead of the match against Liverpool.

Alexander Isak's future has been a huge distraction for Newcastle this summer, and while the team performed well, his absence was costly at Aston Villa.