However, Isak managed to over-perform his Expected Goals (xG) of 20.3, whereas Ekitike netted 15 goals from a total of 21.6 xG in the Bundesliga, suggesting that the Newcastle attacker is the more refined finisher.

Newcastle United have reportedly turned down Liverpool’s first official bid for star striker Alexander Isak, despite the 25-year-old expressing his desire to leave. The Sweden international has been training away from the Magpies’ pre-season tour,