Liverpool’s Alexander Isak Chase Hits £150m Stand-Off as Transfer Window Ticks Down
Liverpool’s pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has reached a crucial stage, with less than three weeks left in the transfer window and negotiations stuck around a £150 million valuation.
The Reds saw their £110m offer rejected earlier this month, and while speculation continues to swirl, reports from the Liverpool ECHO suggest the club currently has no plans to return with a second bid. Newcastle remain adamant that their Swedish star is not for sale, though privately sources suggest they would only consider letting him go if they can secure a replacement.
A Saga Building Pace
Liverpool have already bolstered their squad with seven signings this summer, underlining Arne Slot’s ambition to shape a title-challenging side. Isak has been linked with the Reds for months, but talks only gained serious momentum in recent weeks. With the clock ticking, Liverpool must soon decide whether to press ahead or look elsewhere.
For any deal to happen, Newcastle would have to soften their stance. Liverpool have shown they’re prepared to spend big — their opening £110m bid proves as much — but the Magpies know this is the moment to extract maximum value. Their challenge is finding a top-class replacement striker in a thin market.
Newcastle’s Dilemma
Benjamin Šeško, seen as the ideal successor, chose Manchester United, leaving options like Nicolas Jackson, Jørgen Strand Larsen, or Rodrigo Muniz on the table. None match Isak’s technical quality, but someone like Jackson could offer energy and commitment if Newcastle decide to cash in.
Why Liverpool Want Him
Slot’s side showed glimpses of their need for an elite forward during the Community Shield defeat to Manchester City at Wembley, where the attack lost edge after substitutions involving Florian Wirtz and Hugo Ekitike. Isak, who scored 23 Premier League goals last season, remains the kind of striker Liverpool believe could make the difference.
What Happens Next
For Liverpool, the equation is simple: meet Newcastle’s demands or move on. For Newcastle, the choice is harder — hold firm on their prized asset or risk unsettling their star man while scrambling for a replacement.
Either way, Isak’s future looks set to dominate headlines right until deadline day.
