Isak – by now a player we are contractually obliged to refer to as ‘the wantaway striker’, although in opinion-led pieces ‘the poorly-advised Swede’ is also acceptable – has somehow managed to go both Full Kane and Full Berahino in the space of about three days.

Liverpool have made a move for England international Marc Guehi, less than 72 hours after he lifted the Community Shield at Wembley. The Reds are in talks with Crystal Palace to secure the centre-back in an initial £30m deal.

Alexander Isak’s agent has told Newcastle United the striker does not want to play for the club again as he looks to force through a move to Liverpool.