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·21 August 2025
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·21 August 2025
There has been a DRAMATIC update in Liverpool’s chase for Alexander Isak.
On Tuesday the Newcastle forward took the unprecedented step of releasing a public statement over his current situation.
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Isak, 25, claims promises have been broken by the Geordies and his current stance is that he will not play for the club again.
Liverpool tested Newcastle’s resolve a few weeks back - offering a British record fee for the Swede - but the North East side were in no mood for negotiations.
Despite Isak effectively being on strike it looks like the Magpies currently have no plans to sell him. Unless their demands are met - and more significantly unless they get two players into their strike line - then Liverpool could well be frustrated.
Isak signed for Newcastle from Real Sociedad back in 2022 for a fee of £63m - agreeing a six-year contract - but relations with the club are at an all-time low.
However, he will not be leaving for anyone else other than Liverpool. That’s according to a new report in Caught Offside - which also reveals that Newcastle would deal at £147m.
“Figures close to the situation described Isak as “pushing hard” to get his dream transfer to LFC, who remain in “pole position” to capitalise on this dire situation with Newcastle,” the report reads.
“So far, the Premier League champions have had a £110m bid rejected by NUFC, who are adamant that their asking price of around £147m must be met.”
There have been links with Al-Hilal - and more outlandishly with Real Madrid - but it appears Isak has got eyes only for the Premier League champions.
© IMAGO - Alexander Isak Liverpool