Newcastle and Liverpool have been locked in a battle over Alexander Isak, and it’s one that will rumble on. The Premier League champions seemingly cooled their interest after a speculative bid last week, although it is expected that they will make another move before the end of the summer transfer window.
Isak, who returned to Newcastle training on Monday after a short spell at former club Real Sociedad, is seeking a move to Liverpool, but as things stand, a deal is not expected to happen unless he is replaced at St James’ Park ahead of time – which could happen sooner rather than later if RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko agrees to a North East move.
But even if Liverpool are presented with a window of opportunity to sign Isak, they will need to completely smash with British transfer record – which they themselves broke earlier in the summer when signing Florian Wirtz.
Newcastle want over £150m to sell Alexander Isak this summer
According to Fichajes (via The Hard Tackle), Newcastle are asking for €175m (152m) to sell Isak this summer. The Swedish striker has three years remaining on his contract, so last season’s Carabao Cup winners are in an advantageous position.
Ultimately, Isak leaving Newcastle to join Liverpool this summer will depend on whether the former can sign a replacement (or two). Sesko and Brentford’s Yoane Wissa are their two leading targets, and if they are both signed, it would be taken for granted that the 25-year-old heads to Anfield before the transfer window closes.
For now, it remains to be seen whether the developments play out so that Liverpool can make another move for Isak. Things are expected to ramp up in the coming weeks.
Far too expensive and Rodrygo or Yildiz would be better buys. We do not need Isak. Ekitike will be our main striker and Salah could fit in there as he can no longer go past defenders when he plays at right wing but he can still score goals from inside the box. Rodrygo or Yildiz would be a lot cheaper than Isak and more versatile. Forget Isak and move on!
I agree, I would look at Rodrygo or even Barcola at PSG as a replacement for Diaz. I think we need a back up to Salah on the right and at least x 2 centre backs. Can’t believe we sold Quansah, kept Gomez (who is never fit) and allowed Chelsea to get Hato. Some times I wonder what they are doing.
They won’t leave money on the table after signing Sesko. Isak’s head was turned, his replacement is on his way, and being left with a player whom you value at £150m but won’t pay 1/4 of the wages a player of that caliber makes these days would be disastrous for NUFC.
It is time to let Isak go and if he really wants LFC, we can sign him free next summer. There is no reason to break the bank on a guy who does not want to play with his current club.
He has 3 years left on his contract , the premier league is totally corrupt,
As soon as Newcastle United go after a player you can guarantee that the corrupt gang deliberately go straight out and hijack the deal
why are Liverpool complaining, they played hard ball with Barca for countinho and if I remember the fee was 142 million 7 years ago. so Isak at 150 million is a bargain!!!! if you can’t pay up, stop tapping him up!!!!
Ollie Watkins would be a great buy for the Toon with money from Isak sale meaning we could also buy another two players as well.
why are nt we looking at a cash +players deal for isak ?? elliot ,Diaz ?? if he s had his head turned by Liverpool play hard ball !!!
That’s not news today – that regurgitated rubbish from a few days ago
You lot make stuff up when there’s no news.
Who at NUFC would tell you that anyway ?
I suppose you got to get paid somehow
The so called BIG teams are terrified of Howe and co dividing the cake 7 ways hence the lies they tell to get players to reject a move.
They all seem to purposely knobble every deal
How have MU got any money at all anyway when that INEOS scruff says they’re broke ?
if he doesn’t want to play for the toon get rid but get as much as you can for him ..traitor eddy Howe made him into the player he his today ..there’s no loyalty today proves contracts aren’t worth nowt