David Ornstein outlines Liverpool stance in Alexander Isak chase

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Liverpool’s transfer activity has dominated headlines all summer.

Alexander Isak looks to be the main target, but Newcastle United have made it clear he will not leave easily.

Reports suggest they would only consider a sale if they brought in two strikers first.

They have already landed Nick Woltemade from Stuttgart, yet their attempts to sign Yoane Wissa have failed, with Brentford rejecting bids.

That has left their plans uncertain.

Newcastle’s stance is firm: they don’t want to lose Isak, not after the investment they’ve made and the role he plays in their attack.

For Liverpool, that means patience.

They have money to spend and are waiting to see if Newcastle’s position shifts before the deadline.

David Ornstein gave an update on Sky Sports, explaining the situation from Liverpool’s side.

He said: “I don’t think Liverpool are sort of actively doing much at the moment around the Alexander Isak situation because they will have felt the £110m offer was the place that pretty much they were prepared to go.”

“We know previously they had indicated a willingness to do a deal at around £120m.”

“So of course there will be some wiggle room on their part, but I don’t necessarily see them wanting to go much or any higher than that.”

On Newcastle’s approach, Ornstein added, “Newcastle have been completely clear in their stance that they don’t intend to sell this summer and that they would expect something around £150m.”

“Let’s see if that proves to be the case by the end of the window.”

“Maybe they stick to their guns or maybe there is a compromise that is to be reached.”

As for rumours of new bids, Ornstein was cautious, “I’m not sure about this notion of new bids coming in.”

“Maybe Liverpool sit back and see if Newcastle come to them and open the door because #NUFC have committed a significant amount of money.”

Finally, Ornstein pointed to the player’s own feelings, “It’s clear he’s intent in on making this Liverpool move and it seems he expects it to happen before the deadline.”

“It feels an increasing expectation across the industry, but that doesn’t count for that much, that he will go.”

Liverpool’s position is clear: they will not chase endlessly.

Now the focus is on Newcastle and whether they decide to cash in.

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