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Swedish striker Alexander Isak is at the center of intense transfer speculation involving Newcastle United and Liverpool ahead of the 2025/26 season. Isak has notably been absent from Newcastle's pre-season training and their new away kit launch, sparking rumors among Liverpool fans that his move to the Premier League champions is imminent. Newcastle's website featured the away kit launch with various players but excluded Isak, fueling fan speculation that the club has accepted his departure as inevitable[1].

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe acknowledged that Isak's future could be out of his hands after the player informed the club of his intent to explore transfer options. Isak was sent home from a pre-season tour earlier this month due to transfer speculation and a minor thigh injury, which prevented him from joining teammates on the Asia tour[2].

Reports reveal that Isak has been missing from Newcastle's training ground amid ongoing negotiations, with Liverpool preparing a record-breaking bid expected to be in the region of £130 million. This offer would mark Liverpool’s second British transfer record this summer, showing the club’s determination to secure the 25-year-old striker's signature[3][1].

Newcastle is reportedly considering Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson as a replacement for Isak, underscoring their preparation for a potential departure. Jackson, 24, alongside RB Leipzig's Benjamin Sesko, is being eyed to fill Isak's role should he move on[4].

Isak’s absence and the club’s moves suggest strong momentum toward a transfer to Liverpool. The player's decisive step to distance himself from Newcastle's pre-season activities appears designed to hasten the deal, while Newcastle weighs Liverpool’s lucrative offer[5].


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