Newcastle 'acceptance' opens door for fresh Liverpool transfer bid for Alexander Isak
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Sources have told the Daily Mail that there is now a recognition that a sale could be in everyone’s best interests, provided Newcastle secures at least one, if not two, replacement strikers, as has been the club’s aim all summer.
Signing Woltemade will be the light at the end of the tunnel for Howe's side after the Magpies already had eight bids for five different center-forwards rejected so far this summer.
This week, Newcastle had a second £55M ($74M) bid for Wolves centre-forward Jorgen Strand Larsen rejected, and it now seems unlikely the Norway international will be allowed to leave.
Meanwhile, negotiations for Brentford’s DR Congo forward Yoane Wissa continue, though they have been complicated, with Newcastle having at least two bids turned down for a player reportedly keen on a move to St James’ Park.
Newcastle signing Woltemade may open the door for Isak to leave Newcastle
Talks of a new contract have circulated, but Isak reportedly has no interest in considering any offers.
As of Monday, Isak and Howe had not spoken for over a week, following the striker’s explosive statement on social media in which he accused the club of breaking promises and damaging relationships.
Newcastle United chief Yasir Al-Rumayyan is determined to resolve the situation at St James’ Park one way or another
Liverpool.com says: Newcastle reportedly reaching an agreement to sign Woltemade could pave way for the Magpies to allow Isak to leave and finally bring an end to this long and messy transfer saga.