Liverpool vs Newcastle: £150m Alexander Isak Transfer Standoff Reaches Breaking Point 🚨
Liverpool’s pursuit of Newcastle striker Alexander Isak has reached a critical juncture, with less than three weeks remaining before the transfer window closes. The Reds’ £110 million bid for the Swedish forward was rejected earlier this month, and Newcastle continues to insist their star is not for sale unless a fee close to £150m is met.
So far, Liverpool have already added seven players this summer as Arne Slot looks to reshape his squad. But while Isak has been a long-term target, the ECHO reports that the club has no immediate plans to submit a second offer — leaving the saga hanging in uncertainty.
Newcastle’s stance: hold or replace
Newcastle are holding firm on their valuation, with insiders suggesting they may only reconsider if they can secure a replacement. The problem? Striker options on the market are limited.
- Benjamin Sesko chose Manchester United.
- Nicolas Jackson, Jørgen Strand Larsen, and Rodrigo Muniz are all being considered, but none are seen as true like-for-like replacements.
While Jackson could deliver energy and pressing power, Newcastle knows none of these players match Isak’s technical quality or clinical edge.
Liverpool’s dilemma
For Liverpool, the financial side is not the main obstacle — their rejected £110m bid proved their willingness to spend big. The question is whether they can wait for Newcastle to soften or pivot to an alternative striker before the window slams shut.
Slot’s men showed flashes of promise in the Community Shield, but their lack of cutting edge after substitutions (with Hugo Ekitike and Florian Wirtz coming on) highlighted the urgent need for a proven goalscorer.
What happens next?
Unless Newcastle changes its position or secures a replacement, the deal looks stalled. For Liverpool, that means deciding quickly whether to hold out for Isak or switch focus. With time ticking down, the Swedish forward remains the top choice — but prising him away from St. James’ Park will take extraordinary circumstances.
Liverpool’s message is clear: Isak is the dream signing. Newcastle’s message is clearer: pay £150m or walk away.
