Jamie Carragher has admitted he "doesn't feel right" about Liverpool's proposed £150m swoop for Alexander Isak. Despite already investing nearly £252 million ($335m) on signings including Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez, and Hugo Ekitike, the Reds are still chasing a deal with Newcastle for Isak, which Carragher believes veers away from the club’s historically cautious and strategic transfer philosophy.
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.
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.
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 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, who has been the subject of a rejected bid from Liverpool, is due to return to the UK and resume training with Newcastle, having been in Spain amid uncertainty over his future.
Alexander Isak has been accused of not holding himself to a professional standard after having his head turned by Liverpool in this summer's transfer market.
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.