sevendayweekender – Alexander Isak remains determined to leave Newcastle United for Liverpool. Despite the Magpies rejecting a £110 million offer earlier this month. The bid, submitted by Liverpool on 1 August, was swiftly turned down, leading the Merseyside club to publicly state they were prepared to walk away from the deal.
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However, interest in Isak remains strong, and the player himself is reportedly eager to force a move. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe addressed the situation following a pre-season defeat to Atletico Madrid. Stating that “everything is in play” regarding Isak’s future. Howe also confirmed that the striker is not currently part of his immediate plans.
As a result, Isak is expected to miss Newcastle’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa on Saturday. The Swedish international had already missed the club’s pre-season tour of the Far East with what was described as a minor thigh injury. During his recovery, Isak trained alone at former club Real Sociedad before returning to the UK last week.
Isak enjoyed an outstanding 2023-24 season, scoring 27 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions. He still has three years remaining on his contract with Newcastle. But his desire to join Liverpool adds tension to an already difficult transfer window for the Magpies.
Newcastle have struggled to find a suitable replacement up front. They missed out on Liam Delap, who joined Chelsea, and also failed to land Benjamin Sesko and Hugo Ekitike. Who chose Manchester United and Liverpool respectively. The lack of incoming forwards places more pressure on Newcastle to resolve the Isak situation quickly.
Newcastle Target Wissa as Striker Search Intensifies
With Isak’s future uncertain and other targets slipping away, Newcastle have now turned their attention to Brentford striker Yoane Wissa. The DR Congo international left Brentford’s pre-season camp in Portugal in July, reportedly expressing a strong desire to join Newcastle.
Wissa, 28, resumed first-team training last week after positive discussions with Brentford head coach Keith Andrews. Although no fee has been agreed, the striker remains hopeful of securing a move to St James’ Park before the transfer window closes.
Newcastle are urgently searching for attacking reinforcements due to injuries and recent transfer setbacks. Isak’s possible departure creates a significant gap in the squad, especially with few top-tier strikers currently available on the market. The club missed out on several key targets earlier this summer, which has intensified the need for a solution.
The Magpies are actively exploring multiple options to strengthen their forward line. Howe has consistently emphasized that any new signing must fit within the club’s financial structure and overall squad strategy. However, he also admits that the team must make changes before the season gains momentum.
Liverpool, meanwhile, are also active in the market, targeting Crystal Palace centre-back Marc Guehi to strengthen their defence. However, their interest in Isak appears ongoing, and the coming weeks may prove decisive in determining whether Newcastle can keep hold of their top scorer.
With the season about to begin, Newcastle must now balance short-term squad needs with long-term planning. Whether Isak stays or departs, the decisions made in the next few weeks will shape the club’s trajectory for the season ahead.
