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James Murray

Mon 11 August 2025 11:26, UK

Newcastle United could reach an exit agreement with Alexander Isak after Liverpool’s move to sign him this summer. 

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The Sweden international has been integral for the north-east giants since making his club-record £63million move from Real Sociedad in 2022.

However, Isak told Newcastle he wanted to explore a move away from St James’ Park last month.

Liverpool have seen a bid worth £110million plus add-ons rejected for the striker, with the Tyneside club valuing him at around £150million. 

The Telegraph reported on 9 August Newcastle have now told Isak he will not be allowed to leave this summer.

Newcastle had lined up Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement for Isak, but he has now joined Manchester United. 

Speaking exclusively to Football Insider before the Telegraph report, Borson said: “If I were Newcastle now, I would say, look, the season starts in less than a week, Liverpool haven’t offered £150million.

We’ve got a season to concentrate on, and that’s the end of the story and you’ll be unhappy for a few weeks. 

“Take the risk that you know you’ll get to September and you’ll get your head down like many players have over the years, you’ll be focused and have a good season, and next summer you can go for £150million and you can go before 30 June, so we’ll make it easy for you. 

“There’s the fee, that’s the release fee.

“I just think it’s all too late now.” 

Alexander Isak has been integral for Newcastle over the past three years (Credit: Imago)

In terms of a potential incoming at St James’ Park, Football Insider revealed on 9 August Newcastle are weighing up an offer for Nicolas Jackson after Enzo Maresca gave the green light for him to leave Stamford Bridge. 

Chelsea have slapped an initial £80million asking price on Jackson, sparking doubts about whether Howe’s side will be prepared to match that fee. 

Man United walked away from signing Jackson after being told his hefty price tag before turning their attention to Sesko. 

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