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.

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.

Newcastle United remain keen to bring in a new striker before the window slams shut and Eddie Howe has admitted it is getting harder and harder to find the right man