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Liverpool's pursuit of Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has hit a significant roadblock as Newcastle remain firm on not selling the Swedish forward despite Liverpool’s aggressive efforts this summer.

After a prolific season where Isak scored 23 goals, establishing himself as one of the Premier League’s top strikers, Liverpool were ready to invest heavily to bring him to Anfield. They reportedly planned a transfer fee of at least £120 million upfront in addition to already spending £100 million on Florian Wirtz. However, Newcastle United remained resolute, rejecting all offers and making it clear that Isak is not for sale at any price.

Newcastle's decision to retain Isak demonstrates strong commitment to their player and long-term strategy. They could have alleviated their Premier League squad registration (PSR) issues by selling him and potentially signed Hugo Ekitike as a replacement, but opted instead to keep Isak for another season — notably a season where they will compete in the Champions League.

Despite Liverpool’s failure this summer, reports indicate that the club is determined to revisit their interest in Isak in future transfer windows. Football journalist David Ornstein has added context, explaining Liverpool’s unusual pursuit of a 25-year-old striker at a steep price, especially since the club tends to avoid such high expenditures for players nearing 26 years old. Liverpool had also considered alternatives earlier, such as Omar Marmoush, but did not push financial limits at that time.

Meanwhile, Liverpool is progressing on a separate deal to sign French striker Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt in a transfer valued at over £70 million, signaling their intent to reinforce their attacking options regardless of Isak’s transfer status.

In summary, while Liverpool’s immediate ambitions to sign Alexander Isak have been thwarted by Newcastle’s unwavering stance, the Reds remain committed to pursuing the striker in future windows and are actively engaging in other significant transfers to bolster their squad.


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