With just two weeks remaining in the transfer window to shut down, Liverpool are getting impatient in their chase to sign Newcastle United star Alexander Isak.
The defending Premier League champions started their season with a 4-2 win against Bournemouth and their new signing Hugo Ekitike was instrumental in the win.
He scored the opening goal and provided an assist in a match that saw the Reds concede their two goal lead but late goals from Federico Chiesa and Mohamed Salah gave Arne Slot’s team the perfect start to this season.
Liverpool’s pursuit of Newcastle striker Isak has become one of the defining stories of the summer transfer window.
Liverpool set Alexander Isak deadline
According to journalist Sacha Tavolieri, the Merseyside giants have made it clear that while Isak remains their number one target, their patience is not limitless.
The club has now set a deadline for negotiations, with the expectation that a resolution must be reached by next week. If no agreement is in place, Liverpool will immediately begin exploring other attacking options.
The Reds have been chasing Isak for some time now and after their first bid got rejected for the Magpies star, they have played it cautiously and have waited to make another offer unless they get an encouragement from Eddie Howe’s side that they are willing to sell.
However, Newcastle are under no pressure to sell and are holding firm in negotiations. They value Isak as a pillar of their ongoing project under Howe and are demanding a fee that reflects both his importance to the team and his potential to become one of Europe’s top strikers.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are cautious about overspending, especially with other areas of the squad requiring reinforcements.
Reds have put pressure on Newcastle United
The Reds’ decision to impose a deadline shows a growing determination within the club’s hierarchy not to get drawn into a protracted saga that could derail their transfer plans.
Should the deal fall through, Liverpool are expected to move quickly to other high-profile options already identified by their scouting department.
The pressure will be on Newcastle to decide whether to cash in on their star striker or keep an unhappy player at the club.
Journalist claims player will complete his “dream move to Liverpool” this summer
When next week? Monday? Friday?
Liverpool are the masters at playing games with other teams players. Make a suitable offer or don’t. Pay up or shut up.
Newcastle have been quite unprofessional regarding their handling of this Isak issue. They have tested the player’s resolve, and he has proved firm in his determination to depart. This singular situation, has a huge potential to derail their whole season, if it not sensibly managed, which will be quite unfortunate. They keep insisting on signing two strikers to replace one, and two weeks to the end of transfer window, they’re yet to sign one…Good luck to NUFC.
Newcastle have been quite unprofessional regarding their handling of this Isak issue. They have tested the player’s resolve, and he has proved firm in his determination to depart. This singular situation, has a huge potential to derail their whole season, if it’s not sensibly managed, which will be quite unfortunate. They keep insisting on signing two strikers to replace one, and two weeks to the end of
the transfer window, they’re yet to sign one…Good luck to NUFC.
isak apparently quite happy
to sign contract with liverpool
why bother he doesn’t want
to honour the one he’s got
Newcastle have been consistently dtraight with Liverpool, “the conversation starts at£150 million, and after we get replacements in”. If Liverpool had been that serious, why didn’t they let Newcastle sign Ekitike, we’d then only need one more player in. So in fact it was Liverpool who have been unprofessional and naive.”
Callum Wilson needs replacing. Isak needs replacing, thats two out two in.
Newcastle don’t want to sell Isak, he’s under contract. Liverpool have only made one offer. If they want to ‘test Newcastle’s resolve’ they’ll have to make a better offer.
You are talking bs Isak himself started the process in a manner that no employee should. He signed a 3 year contract and after 6 months decided he could get more financial benefits elsewhere so withdrew his services without informing his employer but informing the press and after negotiating with another club unbeknown to the club he was contracted to. That to me is totally out of order and should not be seen as any slight on Newcadtle.
Why hold onto a player who has no intention of playing for you?
it stops him going yo Liverpool! Hopefully RM will come in for him! They shouldn’t have bought Newcastle target Ekitike if the wanted Isak! now they don’t have the funds to meet Isaks asking price. Completely messed up!
The funds are not the issue. The money is available. Millions from winning the prem, sponsors, CL and cup runs. Millions from sales, millions saved from lack of activity in previous windows. I do agree if Newcastle had bought Ekitike, the situation would be easier. It would also be made easier if Isak had put in a transfer request, which he hasn’t done. The deal will get done if Newcastle come to the table. Ask yourself, do they want a player , that clearly doesn’t want to be there? The deal will happen!
they have more funds than you think.With the sale of players liverpool recouped 200 million.
they do lad come on now
To get as much money as they can. And because they are very angry, they will not give in until the last minute.
Because nobody has tabled a serious bid yet?
no individual player should dictate to the team he is under contract with. I would never play sake not allow him to train with the squad or at the teams facilities. let’s see who wants an unforgettable overweight ex striker who has not played for 3 years.
Garbage story. Newcastle have clearly stated he’s not for sale, so no pressure at all on them. If the media stopped spouting rubbish and prolonging the saga on Liverpool’s behalf, it wouldn’t be a story. Newcastle’s Chairman stated in March that Isak would not be sold in the summer, that statement has never changed and it will ONLY be the Chairman’s decision, if Isak was sold. Move on
if castle reject to sell Isak and Isak wants to leave its a message to potensial other New signing, so castle need to thread the water carefully.
eh?
Ridiculous, nonsensical story.
The supposed “threat” is that Liverpool will pull out of buying a player that Newcastle don’t want to sell to them.
Liverpool need to seriously rethink such a strategy.
Newcastle won’t be shaking in their boots at the prospect of Liverpool doing something they’d very much like them to do.
The only folk standing to lose from Liverpool doing this would be Isak and his agent.
looking at the way Ekiteke played and the rest of Liverpools attack, we don’t need Isak 😤! Liverpool need cover at Centre back cos Konate was shite and Van Dyke is 34!!! Don’t waste £100m+ on a player who is regularly injured and has an ego issue!!!!
About the most sensible thing to come out of Liverpool overall of this
Quite move on and quickly
Errr..Liverpool don’t set the rules here..although I’m sure they would like to think they are in control.
Newcastle United will decide when & if they want to sell ..and also a price they deem acceptable..which in case anyone has missed it is £150m.
An opening offer of £110m was derisory when you consider his goal scoring record and the fact that he is considered ” world class” ..
That may be reflective of his playing ability but in terms of character I’ve seen toddlers with more backbone than this jellyfish.
I’m not one who wants to see him play for the club again we don’t need a selfish , self centred prat like him pulling on our shirt again …but until or if Liverpool or any other club meet our valuation I’m happy for him to rot in the reserves for the next three years ..
You’ve totally blown your legacy at this club son ..what an idiot
There’s only one way to resolve this. To cash in when there’s still time. Keeping an unhappy player is always a futile attempt which ends up being counterproductive. This guy isn’t the first and definitely won’t be the last. This club should adopt a street wise approach. Contracts aren’t cast in stone. Not forever things and in such a scenario you end up losing . The future of NUFC is bright. COME ON TAKE THE MONEY AND INVEST WHEN YOU STILL HAVE TIME!
Sure. So if that’s the case.. why didn’t he play against Fulham.
Chairman is in denial about what’s inevitably going to happen. Sell.
We at Newcastle don’t bow down to anyone esp Liverpool, big club but don’t get above ya station!!
We liverpool fans dont care, just need him.
Something is not right with Newcastle, why is it all their targets chose other teams over them.Benjamin Sesko chose Man U, Eithkete chose Liverpool.I smell a rat.
Newcastle have been quite unprofessional regarding their handling of this Isak issue. They have tested the player’s resolve, and he has proved firm in his determination to depart. This singular situation, has a huge potential to derail their whole season, if it’s not sensibly managed, which will be quite unfortunate. They keep insisting on signing two strikers to replace one, and two weeks to the end of the transfer window, they’re yet to sign one…Good luck to NUFC.