Liverpool Target Ready to Go on Strike as £110m Transfer Saga Turns Toxic
In a dramatic escalation of Newcastle’s summer transfer turmoil, star striker Alexander Isak has reportedly told club hierarchy he’ll never pull on the black-and-white shirt again – whether they sell him to Liverpool or not.
The Swedish international’s relationship with the Magpies has fractured beyond repair after a £110m Liverpool bid was rejected last week, with The Athletic’s David Ornstein revealing Isak feels betrayed by last summer’s contract stall. Despite having three years remaining on his deal, the 25-year-old believes Newcastle’s financial restrictions – which saw them delay contract talks – signaled the end of his Tyneside journey.
While Liverpool remain respectful of Newcastle’s stance, insiders suggest the striker is prepared to force an exit, mirroring last summer’s Anthony Gordon saga where the Merseysiders were left frustrated. Transfer expert Ben Jacobs notes the Reds won’t bid again without encouragement, but with Isak now refusing to reintegrate into Eddie Howe’s squad, Newcastle face an agonizing choice: cash in on their prized asset or risk keeping an unhappy player.
As the window ticks toward its September 1 deadline, this high-stakes standoff could leave Newcastle’s Champions League ambitions in tatters – with their record signing seemingly ready to go on strike rather than play another minute at St James’ Park.
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