Arne Slot says Alexander Isak is now ready to start paying Liverpool his £125m transfer fee back - starting with Manchester United on Sunday. Isak moved to Anfield on transfer deadline day for a British record fee but the acrimonious nature of his move from Newcastle United meant he arrived having not had the benefit of a pre-season schedule.

After going on strike to force through a move to Merseyside, Isak was made to train alone in his final weeks on Tyneside, which has had a knock-on effect for how he has been able to start the season with his new club.

Sweden international Isak has been present for 312 of the 630 minutes played by Liverpool since he signed at the beginning of September, but having also made two appearances for his national side during the break, Slot is now banking on his No.9 to start firing.