Newcastle insiders have Alexander Isak fear as Liverpool ‘completely turn’ star’s head
Alexander Isak has been training away from the Newcastle squad – and it is now looking increasingly unlikely that he will ever play for the Magpies again.
Newcastle United insiders reportedly fear that Alexander Isak has played his final match for the Magpies after a failed attempt to hold clear-the-air talks. Liverpool have registered their interest in the Swede and saw a bid worth £110million plus add-ons, believed to take the total fee to £120m, rejected by Newcastle. The north east club value the striker at £150m but there have now been reports that they will not sell at any price.
But per Chronicle Live, Isak’s head has been ‘completely turned’ by the Premier League champions and Newcastle are concerned the frontman will never play in black and white again. The deal is far from straightforward as Liverpool have not yet tabled a second bid since their first was rebuffed. The Reds declared that they would not return for Isak unless Newcastle’s firm not-for-sale stance weakened.
And Liverpool have yet to improve their offer, having sat on the sidelines while Newcastle try to sign a striker having already lost Callum Wilson – now at West Ham – on a free transfer. Eddie Howe’s side have failed to sign numerous attacking targets this summer including Chelsea duo Liam Delap and Manchester United pair Benjamin Sesko and Bryan Mbeumo.
Meanwhile, Isak has been training individually and has been declared fully fit by Howe despite his absence from group sessions.
The Newcastle manager conducted talks with Isak which he has said will “remain private” but the report adds that with the idea of being reintegrated into the squad having been put to the 25-year-old, his response made his selection impossible despite being available.
Instead, the Swede will missed Friday night’s draw with Espanyol and was not even present at St James’ Park to watch the match from the stands. His representatives are looking to push through a move with personal terms already thought to be agreed with Liverpool.
Isak is frustrated with Newcastle and feels he has been let down by the hierarchy. He was denied a new contract in the summer of 2024 due to financial constraints after previously being told he would be rewarded for his progress with a bumper pay rise.
