Liverpool have made a significant bid to sign Newcastle striker Alexander Isak, offering over £110 million plus add-ons. However, Newcastle have rejected the bid, valuing the player at £150 million. Despite Liverpool's interest, the transfer appears complicated due to Newcastle’s demand and their need to find a replacement striker first. Newcastle’s pursuit of RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, who is reportedly close to joining Manchester United, further complicates the situation.

Jamie Carragher, a former Liverpool player and pundit, expressed mixed feelings about Liverpool's potential signing of Isak. While he acknowledged that acquiring Isak would be an incredible addition, Carragher questioned whether Liverpool should spend such a large sum, especially considering they recently signed Hugo Ekitike for around £80 million. Ekitike, who can play as a striker, may end up as a backup, which Carragher feels does not justify the massive expenditure on Isak.

Meanwhile, the transfer saga continues to create tension at Newcastle. Alexander Isak has been instructed to train away from the first-team squad amid the ongoing Liverpool interest. This move highlights the strained situation as Isak's future remains uncertain. Newcastle's hopes to secure Sesko as a replacement are being undermined by Manchester United’s more advanced talks with Leipzig, with sources indicating Sesko prefers joining Manchester United over Newcastle.

Reports suggest that until Newcastle manages to finalize a replacement striker, selling Isak remains unlikely. The situation also underscores an intense competition between top Premier League clubs to secure key attacking talents during this transfer window.

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