Alexander Isak is facing a punishment from Newcastle as the Premier League gets underway amid the stand-off between club and player while the star striker attempts to force a move to Liverpool

Liverpool continues to maintain an interest in Alexander Isak. But with Newcastle disinclined to sell, the situation currently remains deadlocked. There's every chance it stays that way, with Eddie Howe's side able to fall back on the three years still left to run on Isak's contract.