Alexander Isak’s situation is quickly becoming the big story of the summer transfer window, as Liverpool look to sign him from Newcastle. And the chances of a deal being done could now have increased in the last 24 hours.
Having finalised a deal to sell Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich, Liverpool are expected to make their move to sign Isak. Newcastle are braced for an opening offer, and given that they are already shopping around for a replacement, there is a feeling that an agreement can be reached in the near future.
And Isak, who is said to be desperate to join Liverpool, is seemingly doing his part to ensure that Newcastle give the green light to a deal being done with the reigning Premier League champions.
Alexander Isak staying away from Newcastle training ground
According to TBR Football, Isak has gone AWOL at Newcastle, having decided not to attend the club’s training ground for sessions. Instead, he has been doing work at home, with Eddie Howe having been made aware of the situation.
Isak was left out of Newcastle’s ongoing pre-season tour of Singapore and South Korea, having made it clear that he wants to explore his options. Liverpool have been pleased with the efforts made by the 25-year-old striker, who registered 23 goals and six assists in the Premier League last season, and they are ready to make a record offer to prise him away from St James’ Park.
Liverpool believe that a package worth £120m will be enough to land Isak, although Newcastle are said to be firm on their asking price of £150m. The player’s wishes could see last season’s Carabao Cup winners relent, although they do hold a fair portion of control, given that the Sweden international still has three years remaining on his current contract.
Ever considered that Eddie Howe might be the only person to have made any factual comments about the Isak situation?
That he didn’t go on the Asia tour because he was injured?
That he has not handed in a transfer request?
That there has not been any formal offers made for Isak by any team?
Almost every article you read suggests the transfer is almost complete, just that Newcastle are stubbornly refusing to negotiate down from their £150M price. Isak has handed in a transfer request and has now gone AWOL to try and push the deal through. Liverpool confident they can get the deal done at £120M.
Do not give in to Isak , very disappointing in his attitude.
Make him wait until you are happy with any signings you make.
If not keep him and play him in the reserves and if he refuses to play fine him.
Newcastle need to move on , ISAK will go to Liverpool and Newcastle can buy 2 decent players for their 1st 11
Exactly Isak is going to LFC simple as that, so many do stupid Nufc supporters are throwing themselves under the bus with so stupid claims like player tap up and other things, get a grip you fools reality check is that Isak doesn’t want to play for Newcastle again so face the facts and move on fools
It seems that players hold the power not the clubs who pay them
It will be great to have Isak at Liverpool as well
YNWA