(Credit: Imago/Manh Tung, Breaking Media)

James Murray

Sat 23 August 2025 9:00, UK

Liverpool “haven’t covered themselves in glory” in their pursuit of Newcastle United star Alexander Isak this summer. 

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Isak has his heart set on joining Liverpool after emerging as their top target ahead of the transfer window closing on 1 September.

Football Insider revealed on 11 August Newcastle have no intention of selling Isak unless they can find a top-class replacement before the window closes.

Isak released a shock statement about his Newcastle situation on Tuesday (19 August), insisting promises had been “broken” by the club and they had “lost” his trust.

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The Sweden international is under contract at St James’ Park until June 2028 after joining for £63million on a six-year deal from Real Sociedad in 2022.

Speaking on the new edition of Football Insider’s Inside Track podcast, Wyness said: “I think Liverpool haven’t covered themselves in glory either.

“Either he’s going to have to eat humble pie at Newcastle, and I think the fans will understand to a degree, it’s the modern game, or else Liverpool’s going to have to pay the money.”

Alexander Isak is refusing to play for Newcastle United (Credit: Imago)

In terms of a potential exit at Anfield, recruitment expert Mick Brown told Football Insider Liverpool are planning to sell Kostas Tsimikas before the end of the transfer window.
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