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Newcastle’s Ramos Pursuit Raises Fresh Questions Over Isak

Ramos Interest Rekindled

Jonathan Gorrie, writing in Geordie Boot Boys, highlighted the fresh twist in Newcastle United’s ongoing transfer saga involving Alexander Isak and Gonçalo Ramos. As he noted: *“Newcastle have renewed their interest in Ramos as they look to sign a potential replacement for Isak, who wants to move to Anfield.

Indeed, Newcastle are unlikely to sell Isak without signing a replacement and the potential deal to bring Yoane Wissa in from Brentford is unlikely to change their thinking.”*

That last line is crucial. Wissa, talented as he is, is not seen as a like-for-like Isak replacement but rather someone earmarked for Callum Wilson’s role in the longer term. So, unless a deal for Ramos is done, the path for Isak to Liverpool remains blocked.

Transfer Chase Full of Contradictions

Craig Hope’s update, also quoted by Gorrie, laid bare the uncertainty. “Hope was speaking on a video posted on YouTube following Newcastle’s 0-0 draw with Aston Villa. While the Daily Mail journalist again expressed optimism that Wissa could join the club before the end of the transfer window, the situation may be different with Ramos.”

Hope’s commentary was revealing: *“I remain convinced he [Wissa] is going to come in next week. We’re expecting that one to progress and they’re looking [for another striker]. The story I broke last night, Gonçalo Ramos the PSG striker is back on the agenda.

He was and then he wasn’t, I was told last week that it’s not happening. Then I was told yesterday that actually there’s a chance it might, Newcastle have been given some encouragement there. But again, I think that would be a really hard one to do. I wouldn’t hold my breath on that one for want of a better phrase.”*

This blend of optimism and scepticism perfectly captures Newcastle’s current transfer mood: chasing elite-level reinforcements while also struggling with financial and timing realities.

Howe Keeps Options Open

Amid the noise, Eddie Howe’s voice cut through with cautious pragmatism. As Gorrie reported: “Eddie Howe has left the door open for Isak to return to the fold at St James’ Park, although it remains to be seen if the striker takes up that offer. The Newcastle United manager has admitted that the club remain active in the transfer market, however.”

Howe’s words underline the balance he’s trying to maintain: “The balance of the bench isn’t quite what we want at the moment,” he said (via BBC Radio Newcastle). “As you say, we have a lot of defenders and not many attacking options, which we hope can change in the coming weeks.”

It’s a manager walking the tightrope—acknowledging gaps in his squad, keeping the door ajar for a wantaway striker, and simultaneously pushing the board for signings.

Future of Isak Hanging by a Thread

The longer this saga drags, the more unlikely a smooth resolution seems. As Gorrie pointed out, “With every passing day, it’s difficult to see Newcastle actually selling Isak with so little time to land a convincing replacement. They won’t be forced into anything.”

Yet he also captured the mood at Villa Park, where “Newcastle fans aimed angry chants towards Isak amid a feeling he’s let the club down this summer.” The fractured relationship between player and supporters may be harder to repair than any transfer negotiation.

For now, Newcastle sit in a delicate holding pattern. If Ramos can be prised away from Paris, Isak’s path to Anfield could finally open. If not, Howe may be left with a disgruntled forward, a restless fanbase, and an incomplete squad heading into a crucial campaign.

As Gorrie summarised, predicting what happens next is fraught with risk: “It’s a tense situation and to confidently predict what will happen next would be foolish.”