Liverpool are reportedly willing to abandon their pursuit of Alexander Isak during this transfer window after an initial £110m bid was rejected by Newcastle.
Several outlets have reported the Reds have no intention of submitting a second offer for the striker, who is valued at around £150m by the Magpies.
The 25-year-old, who has netted an impressive 54 goals in 86 Premier League games since moving to the north east from Real Sociedad in August 2022, was left out of Eddie Howe’s squad for the Newcastle’s pre-season tour of Asia.
The club said Isak’s absence was due to a “minor thigh injury” but reports emerged shortly afterwards that stated he wished to explore a move away from St James’ Park despite the Magpies qualifying for this season’s Champions League.
The Sweden international is currently training alone at the base of his former employers in Spain amid continued uncertainty around his future.
It is believed Liverpool is the preferred destination for Isak and the Premier League champions’ offer of £110m for the player remains on the table.
Liverpool manager Arne Slot has already made a number of additions to his squad during what has been a heavy summer of spending by the Anfield club.
Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Giorgi Mamardashvili and Armin Pecsi have all arrived at the club for a combined total of about £265m without add-ons.
Meanwhile, the departures of Luis Diaz, Jarell Quansah, Caoimhin Kelleher and Trent Alexander-Arnold have recouped an initial £115m.
Newcastle, by contrast, have failed in their pursuit of several targets this summer. Ekitike was being eyed up by the club, while the likes of Joao Pedro, Liam Delap, Bryan Mbeumo and James Trafford have all rejected a move to St James’ Park.
The Tynesiders may still want to bring in a new striker irrespective of whether Isak stays with RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, who is also wanted by Manchester United, reportedly on their wishlist.
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2025-08-01 19:34:07
