But the new recruits proved anything but coherent across the first few months of the season, Hugo Ekitike notwithstanding. It is the fact that Liverpool signed Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for £79m that Isak's December leg break has not been detrimental, but the Sweden international is a cut above the rest.

Alexander Isak is edging closer to his return from a serious leg injury with the striker stepping up his recovery with ball work at the AXA Training Centre. Isak has been sidelined since December 20 after breaking his leg and sustaining damage to his ankle in the 2-1 win over Tottenham.

Newcastle United transfers: Anthony Gordon has been subject to Premier League transfer interest ahead of the summer window.

Graham Potter pencils in Isak comeback dateLiverpool have been waiting a long time to see the best of their record signing but there are encouraging signs.This is not only due to the No9 returning to