Alexander Isak has reportedly told Newcastle United he will not play for the club again, even if a move to Liverpool does not happen before the end of the summer transfer window.
According to The Athletic, the Swedish striker has made up his mind about leaving St James’ Park and is currently training away from the first-team squad. The Times also reports that Isak has already moved out of his Newcastle home, which is now up for rent, seen as a clear sign he intends to leave permanently.
The situation comes after Isak is said to have rejected a new contract offer from Newcastle earlier this summer in the hope of securing a transfer.
Liverpool had a £110 million bid turned down, but are believed to be considering an improved offer. Newcastle remain determined to keep the 25-year-old but have accepted that he will not return to Eddie Howe’s squad in the current circumstances.
Reports claim Newcastle were aware of Isak’s plans before last season ended. It is alleged he told the club last summer that the 2024–25 campaign would be his last, after they decided against offering him a new deal due to financial restrictions. Some at the club, however, dispute that version of events and say talks over his future were scheduled for this year.
Isak is understood to have informed Howe of his desire to leave two weeks before the end of last season and again after the campaign concluded. His absence from Newcastle’s pre-season squad brought the situation into public view.
Meanwhile, Newcastle are still searching for a replacement should Isak depart. They have missed out on targets including Benjamin Šeško, Liam Delap, João Pedro and Hugo Ekitiké, but remain interested in Brentford’s Yoane Wissa.
A good news for all Liverpool fans but not really a fan of players who force Their way out of a team that made him who he is.
Irrespective of the fact that joining the Reds will make us strong in the league, we should be calm on this deal for the right moment.