Liverpool captain Virgil van Dijk has paid Alexander Isak the ultimate compliment. Van Dijk attended the Professional Footballers' Association (PFA) awards gala in Manchester on Tuesday and was asked to name the trickiest opponents to defend against in the Premier League.

Alexander Isak and Newcastle United both released their own statements on Tuesday evening, as Liverpool still hope to successfully complete the complex transfer saga of the summer

Liverpool’s Isak Pursuit Faces Crucial TwistLiverpool’s push to sign Alexander Isak is hanging on a knife edge, with developments in Newcastle United’s pursuit of Brentford forward Yoane Wissa