Report: Newcastle must make ‘big sale’ soon as Liverpool expected to table second offer for Isak

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Newcastle United expect a second offer from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak after rejecting an initial bid worth around £110 million plus add-ons. Liverpool remain keen on signing Isak and are prepared to return with an improved proposal once Newcastle secures a replacement, as the Magpies are holding out for a valuation closer to £150 million for their prized player.

Isak himself is eager to move to Liverpool, reportedly training alone to press for a transfer this window. However, Newcastle are firm that Isak will remain if their asking price is not met, reflecting a resolute stance amid the ongoing transfer saga. This ongoing tension has caused internal friction, with Newcastle planning to reintegrate Isak after the window closes if no deal materializes, aiming to resolve the issue between the player and the club.

The outcome of this transfer drama is expected to become clearer following the Premier League fixture between Liverpool and Newcastle scheduled for Monday. Liverpool Echo journalist Ian Doyle has suggested that Isak’s transfer to Liverpool will happen “sooner rather than later,” citing a “nagging suspicion” about Liverpool’s forward recruitment priorities this summer.

Meanwhile, Newcastle’s management emphasizes the necessity to bring in two new strikers this transfer window, complicating negotiations. Despite public speculation and fan desires, Newcastle have insisted Isak will not be sold without meeting their financial terms. The club faces the challenge of balancing Isak’s ambitions against their valuation and squad reforging needs in the current transfer market.

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