It is understood the Magpies have turned down the offer from Anfield, just as they did Tottenham's approach last week.
The Magpies have spent much of the transfer window insisting the 22-year-old is not for sale amid Tottenham's concerted pursuit, and now it remains to be seen if their resolve to hang on to their 11-goal hitman can be broken during the remaining hours of the transfer window.
Source: PA