With just three days to go until the Premier League season kicks off, Liverpool finds itself embroiled in one of the most heated transfer dramas of the summer.

The future of Alexander Isak, whether he will make a move or remain at Newcastle United, remains uncertain as the September 1 deadline looms.

Liverpool made a formal offer for Isak nearly a fortnight ago, a hefty $149 million (£110M) bid that was promptly turned down by its rival.



Since then, the reigning Premier League champions have not followed up, and Isak has been instructed to steer clear of Eddie Howe's first-team training sessions.

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The situation is fraught with tension, as many believe Newcastle will only let Isak go for a significant British-record transfer fee.

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Alexander Isak is reportedly refusing to play for Newcastle again.

This is reportedly the ultimatum the 25-year-old has given Newcastle, even if it resists selling him.

Adding to the drama, Isak has also allegedly listed his north-east property for rent, indicating he has no plans to stay.

The summer transfer window shuts on Monday, September 1 and doesn't reopen until the winter on Thursday, January 1, 2026

By then, Isak would have missed more than half of the forthcoming Premier League season, most of the Champions League's league phase, and the early rounds of the Carabao Cup as well.

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