Liverpool are progressing with a potential signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle United, with positive transfer talks reportedly underway. Sources indicate that Liverpool have agreed terms with Isak on a six-year contract, moving the transfer negotiations closer to completion. However, Newcastle remain hesitant to let the striker leave, describing the club's stance as "angry" amid the player's intention to explore his exit this summer. They have demanded Isak return to training, creating a degree of uncertainty around the deal.
Isak, who has scored 44 Premier League goals over three seasons for Newcastle and still has three years left on his contract, is training separately at Real Sociedad's facilities for injury recovery rather than with Newcastle’s preseason squad. This absence has heightened speculation about his future, with Liverpool considered the frontrunners to sign him if Newcastle consent to a transfer. Newcastle's head coach, Eddie Howe, has expressed a desire for Isak to stay, but acknowledged the club does not fully control the situation and that no formal offer has been received yet.
The Reds, after significant spending this summer on players like Hugo Ekitike, Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez, and Jeremie Frimpong, are believed to be holding back on making a formal bid for Isak while waiting for Newcastle’s position to soften. Fabrizio Romano, a respected transfer journalist, suggests the chances of completing the deal stand at about 60 percent, indicating optimism but also room for negotiation. Liverpool are looking to bolster their attacking options following departures such as Luis Diaz.
Meanwhile, Isak is preparing for the new season with a personal trainer at Real Sociedad’s training ground, signaling readiness for a swift transition if the transfer goes through. The situation remains fluid, with both clubs and the player navigating a complex negotiation as the transfer window progresses.
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