In a stunning and unexpected development in this summer’s transfer drama, Alexander Isak — one of Liverpool’s top targets — has made a bold public statement that has sent shockwaves through Anfield. Speaking live through transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, the Newcastle striker openly criticized Liverpool and singled out a figure he claims is preventing his move.
In a video posted by Romano, Isak said:
“I honestly laugh when I see the media saying I’ve agreed personal terms with Liverpool. That’s not happening — not yesterday, not today, not ever — as long as he’s still there. We’ve got a past, and people don’t know the full story. At this point, I’d rather join a struggling Manchester United than go to Liverpool. Stop with the fake news.”
👀 But who is “he”?
While Isak didn’t mention anyone by name, insiders close to the situation believe he’s referring to Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders. Reports suggest the two had a falling out during Isak’s early development, and that unresolved tension has now boiled over into the spotlight.
Hope had been building among Liverpool supporters, with several reports claiming personal terms were settled and a €75 million bid was in the works to sign the Swedish star. But Isak’s explosive comments have crushed those expectations and thrown the club’s transfer strategy into chaos.
One Liverpool source told Romano:
“No one expected him to be the obstacle in landing Isak. Had we known, we’d have looked elsewhere much sooner. That’s how we ended up signing someone else instead.”
With Liverpool now pivoting to other targets, the fallout from this saga could make it one of the most dramatic failed transfers in recent Premier League memory.