Magpies stand firm as wantaway Swedish star trains away from squad after £120m Anfield offer falls short
Newcastle United have defiantly rejected Liverpool’s first official bid for Alexander Isak despite the Swedish striker submitting a formal transfer request to force through a move to Anfield, according to The Athletic’s David Ornstein.
High-Stakes Transfer Standoff
The rebuffed offer – believed to be in the region of £120m (€138.4m) – marks the opening salvo in what could become one of the summer’s most dramatic transfer battles. While Liverpool had previously made informal approaches, their first concrete attempt to land the 25-year-old goal machine has been swiftly turned away by Newcastle’s hierarchy.
Isak has taken matters into his own hands, training separately with former club Real Sociedad as he awaits resolution. The striker has reportedly already agreed personal terms with Liverpool and is refusing to engage in contract talks with Newcastle, despite having four years remaining on his current deal.
Newcastle’s Tough Stance
Eddie Howe’s side find themselves in a precarious position – torn between cashing in on their prized asset or risking keeping an unhappy player. Club captains have reportedly attempted to persuade Isak to reconsider, but the 27-goal striker appears set on a new challenge at Anfield.
Liverpool, fresh from their €95m capture of Hugo Ekitike, view Isak as the missing piece in Arne Slot’s attacking puzzle. Only Mohamed Salah outscored the Swede in last season’s Premier League, making him one of Europe’s most coveted forwards.
What Comes Next?
With Newcastle already identifying RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško and Brentford’s Yoane Wissa as potential replacements, the stage is set for Liverpool to return with an improved offer that could smash Premier League transfer records.
As the clock ticks toward deadline day, this high-profile transfer saga promises more twists – with Isak’s future, Newcastle’s resolve, and Liverpool’s spending power all hanging in the balance. One thing is clear: this battle for one of football’s most lethal strikers is far from over.
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