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Newcastle set asking price for Isak — line up Watkins as replacement

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.

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Newcastle REJECT Liverpool's first official offer for Isak

Newcastle United have reportedly turned down Liverpool’s first official bid for star striker Alexander Isak, despite the 25-year-old expressing his desire to leave. The Sweden international has been training away from the Magpies’ pre-season tour, with talks between both clubs ongoing. Liverpool’s rejected bid reportedly valued the forward at around £120 million.

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Newcastle forced to turn away from Sesko amid Man Utd interest

Newcastle United were actively pursuing RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko and Brentford’s Yoane Wissa but internal sentiment at St. James' Park suggests that Sesko is edging closer to a move to Manchester United, as revealed by The Daily Mail. This is another massive blow to Newcastle’s recruitment plans given how highly they rate the Slovenian talent.

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Revealed: Why Isak 'doubts' PIF's Newcastle project

Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak is not alone in feeling disillusioned with the club’s current trajectory. Reports have emerged suggesting that several members of the squad are losing faith in the club’s supposedly ambitious plans, many of which were central to the vision laid out by owners, the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund (PIF), after their high-profile takeover in 2021.

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Isak agrees personal terms with Liverpool on five-year contract

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has reportedly agreed personal terms with Liverpool on a five-year contract. The Premier League champions will now approach the Magpies with their opening offer for the Sweden international. The Reds have already spent nearly £300 million ($403m) this summer on new signings, including French forward Hugo Ekitike.

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Sesko 'impressed' by Man Utd after Red Devils join transfer hunt

Manchester United have stepped up their interest in RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, who is reportedly 'impressed' with the Red Devils’ project under Ruben Amorim. Newcastle United remain firmly in the race, with both Premier League sides vying for the striker’s signature. Leipzig, meanwhile, are holding firm on an €80 million asking price for Sesko this summer.

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Man Utd make their move! Red Devils launch Sesko pursuit

Manchester United have joined Newcastle in the race for Benjamin Sesko, approaching the player's representatives with a tentative offer amid strong interest from the Magpies. Man Utd are in search of a quality No.9 in the summer transfer window and after missing out on Viktor Gyokeres, the club are now aiming to sign the RB Leipzig forward.