Jamie Carragher has criticised Newcastle as being "divorced from reality" after they rejected Liverpool's £110million bid for Alexander Isak as "derisory".

Isak is keen on a move to Anfield and released a statement this week accusing the Magpies of going back on their word.

"The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time," said Isak.

The Tyneside club value Isak at £150m, though Reds legend Carragher believes that figure would be "too much".

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In his Telegraph column, Carragher stated: "Obviously I would like to see the Swedish striker become a Liverpool player, but not at any cost, and the suggestion that the first £110m offer for Isak is 'derisory' is divorced from reality.

"If Liverpool bid more than £130 million, it is too much.

From the moment Isak made his debut against Liverpool at Anfield, he has stood out, but there are concerns.

"Now 25, he is yet to prove he has the durability of Salah.

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"Signing a new deal with the written guarantees Isak claims were made verbally would have forced the move in 2026.

"Now it is carnage
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