Follow live updates as Alexander Isak's Newcastle future continues to dominate the summer transfer window BlueCo — the group that owns Chelsea and Strasbourg — has reached an agreement to sign midfielder Julio Enciso from Brighton & Hove Albion.

Liverpool have long held Isak as their first choice for a new No9. Darwin Nunez did not quite cut it last season and has been moved on to Al-Hilal. Hugo Ekitike has also been brought to the club but is seen by Arne Slot as a versatile option who can also play from the left.

Liverpool continue to be linked with a move for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak and the Reds have been given fresh hope