Alexander Isak’s hopes of securing a switch to Liverpool have taken an unexpected twist, with the Swedish forward now reportedly ready to consider a nuclear option that could see him unilaterally terminate his contract at the club.
Newcastle United have reportedly named their price for Alexander Isak after rejecting Liverpool’s opening offer, with the Magpies demanding £150 million to consider a deal. The Swedish striker is pushing to leave this summer and has been training at former club Real Sociedad. Meanwhile, Newcastle are eyeing Ollie Watkins as a possible replacement if Isak departs.
Liverpool may not bid again for Alexander Isak this summer after an opening £120m ($158m) offer from the Reds was swiftly rejected by Newcastle United.
Anthony Gordon sympathised with Alexander Isak, who is heavily linked with a move away from Newcastle to Liverpool. The Sweden international is reportedly pushing for a move away from St James’ Park, a situation that closely mirrors Gordon’s own experience a year ago.
Newcastle may have moved ahead in the race to sign Benjamin Sesko after lodging a bid worth £70 million (€80m), including add-ons, for the RB Leipzig striker who is also a target for Manchester United.
Manchester United are reportedly ready to match Newcastle's €80 million (£69.8m) bid for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko, with both Premier League clubs now awaiting the player’s decision. RB Leipzig rejected the Magpies’ initial offer due to its structure, while United are preparing their own proposal amid growing optimism a deal can be struck soon.
Alexander Isak has returned to Newcastle United’s training ground following a controversial solo stint in Spain at Real Sociedad's training centre, with crunch talks now expected between the striker and manager Eddie Howe. The Swedish star had skipped the club’s pre-season tour amid intense interest from Liverpool, and their eventual bid for the highly-rated striker.
Manchester United are pushing to hijack Newcastle’s move for Benjamin Sesko, with both English clubs locked in a high-stakes transfer battle. The RB Leipzig striker has reportedly told both sides that he is open to joining them, adding fresh intrigue to one of the summer’s most tightly-contested sagas that looks set to be drawn out into the start of the Premier League season.
Yoane Wissa has rejoined Brentford's pre-season training amid strong transfer interest from Newcastle United. The Magpies have been linked with a move for Wissa, but the Bees had made it clear that they won't sell the forward for less than £40 million. Brentford have already sold Bryan Mbeumo to Manchester United are thus reluctant to let another first-team star leave.
Liverpool transfer target Alexander Isak has reportedly been excluded from Newcastle's family day as Eddie Howe remains firm on his training stance. According to the Daily Mail, the Swedish forward has been instructed to report to the training ground only after the players and their families have completed a planned lunch and bonding session scheduled for Wednesday. The timing is no coincidence since Howe wants to send a message that respect for the team structure must come before personal ambition.
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