NEWCASTLE have rejected Liverpool’s opening bid for Alexander Isak, according to reports.GettyNewcastle have knocked back a bid for Alexander Isak[/caption]It is believed the Reds offered around £120million for the wantaway striker.Newcastle are desperate for their star man to stay and have offered him a new, improved deal.The contract also includes a release clause that would allow Isak to leave next summer.But the Sweden international is determind to leave and his stance has not changed amid talks with senior team-mates.Isak, 25, is absent from Newcastle’s pre-seaosn tour with the club claiming he has a thigh injury.He is instead training at former club Real Sociedad’s Zubieta facilities.Newcastle have been adamant Isak is not for sale, and he still has three years remaining on his contract.It is understood a figure of £150m may be more likely to tempt Toon, with Liverpool’s offer falling some way short.BEST FREE BETS AND BETTING SIGN UP OFFERSTHIS IS A DEVELOPING STORY..The Sun is your go to destination for the best football, boxing and MMA news, real-life stories, jaw-dropping pictures and must-see video.Like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/TheSunFootball and follow us from our main Twitter account at @TheSunFootball.