Liverpool have four different ways to take revenge on Newcastle if their pursuit of Alexander Isak proves unsuccessful. The Reds have looked to open talks to sign the striker in a deal worth in excess of £120million, but it appears unlikely that those negotiations will bear fruit at this stage.

Should Newcastle succeed with a move for Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike they would land one of Europe's brightest young talents.

It is recognised that while sensitivities are understandably very high around Anfield following the tragic passing of Diogo Jota, there is a need to add to the front line, with several players linked...