Swedish striking sensation Alexander Isak is determined to quit Newcastle United for a blockbuster move to Liverpool before the summer transfer window slams shut on September 1.
Insiders reveal that the 24-year-old has made it clear he wants to join the reigning Premier League champions, setting up one of the most dramatic transfer sagas of the season. Liverpool’s pursuit hit turbulence after Newcastle rejected a staggering £110 million bid earlier this month, prompting whispers that the Reds could walk away from the deal.
Tensions rose further after Newcastle’s pre-season defeat to Atletico Madrid, when manager Eddie Howe admitted “everything is in play” regarding Isak’s future, but stressed the striker would not feature in his immediate plans. That means the prolific forward is expected to miss Newcastle’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Isak, who missed the club’s Far East pre-season tour with a minor thigh injury, has been training privately since leaving Real Sociedad before rejoining Newcastle last week. His goal record speaks for itself, 27 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions last season, but with three years left on his contract, prising him away from St James’ Park won’t come cheap.
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The Magpies are facing a striker crisis after missing out on Liam Delap to Chelsea, Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United, and Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool. They’ve now turned their attention to Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, who is eager to leave the Bees and has already resumed training following talks with Newcastle’s coaching staff.
With Liverpool desperate for firepower and Isak set on the switch, all eyes are now on whether Newcastle will crack under pressure or stand firm in one of the summer’s biggest transfer battles.
