Alexander Isak verdict reached after Liverpool target holds meeting - 'Something is wrong'

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Alexander Isak has been pushing for a move to Liverpool(Image: CameraSport via Getty Images)

Fredrik Ljungberg believes Alexander Isak has acted completely out of character in his attempts to engineer a move to Liverpool.

The 25-year-old Swede is at the centre of a tense tug-of-war between the Reds and Newcastle, who remain adamant Isak isn't for sale.

The Magpies have placed a £150million valuation on their star striker and have insisted that replacements must arrive before any deal could be considered, let alone sanctioned.



Liverpool tested their resolve with a £110m offer earlier in the window, but the bid was immediately turned down.

Eddie Howe's side have been trying to source replacements for Isak all summer, but their transfer plans have been consistently hampered - including, ironically enough, by Liverpool, who successfully hijacked their move for Hugo Ekitike last month.

Isak's frustration has since boiled over: he has allegedly refused to take part in training sessions and issued a statement accusing the club of "broken promises".

Newcastle battled back from 2-0 down despite having 10 men following Anthony Gordon's red card, but 16-year-old Rio Ngumoha came off the bench to score a stunning late winner in second-half stoppage time.

The Isak saga has sparked criticism across football circles, with Premier League legends of all shapes and sizes weighing in.

He's a humble guy, which I like, off the pitch.

Liverpool are still hoping to get a deal for Alexander Isak done before the window slams shut(Image: James Gill - Danehouse/Getty Images)

"What's happening is something that doesn't feel like Isak.

"It's like you say, Fredrik, this doesn't feel like Isak.