Liverpool have been tracking Alexander Isak since the start of the summer transfer window. Their interest intensified after Newcastle had a £70 million bid for Hugo Ekitike rejected. With Newcastle cooling their interest in Ekitike and reaffirming that Isak is not for sale, Liverpool made a move themselves. Reports confirm they submitted an official bid for the Swedish forward, which was immediately rejected by Newcastle United.
This wasn’t Liverpool’s first approach they had previously made informal contact over a possible deal. The official bid suggests Liverpool are serious about signing Isak, but Newcastle remain firm on keeping him. According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, the Magpies also tried to keep the player by offering a new contract with a release clause set for 2026. Despite that offer, Isak hasn’t changed his stance, and signals indicate he may want to leave.
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Isak’s recent behavior only adds to the speculation. He missed a pre-season game against Celtic with what was described as a thigh injury. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe had said the striker was expected to travel with the team to Singapore. But when the club announced their 30-man squad for the Asia tour, Isak’s name was not included.
He’s now training alone at his former club Real Sociedad, a move that many see as a signal he’s distancing himself from Newcastle. The striker hasn’t publicly stated that he wants to leave, but insiders feel he may be using indirect methods to apply pressure. So far, Newcastle continue to hold their ground.
Alexander Isak's decision to train away from Newcastle’s squad has raised serious questions about his future at the club. His absence from the team’s pre-season tour to South Korea and current training stint at former club Real Sociedad have fueled rumors of an exit. Some believe this is a subtle tactic to express his desire to leave without publicly requesting a transfer.
Although Newcastle insist the striker is not for sale, the situation has become tense. The fact that the rest of the squad is on international duty while Isak remains distant adds weight to the idea that he is unhappy with his current situation. Analysts suggest that if he truly wanted to stay, he would have traveled with the squad or at least trained locally.
Still, there’s room for interpretation. Some argue that Isak’s move to train in Spain could be due to the absence of key training staff, or simply a matter of convenience. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe and club officials have not condemned Isak's actions, but it’s clear they are aware of the media attention it has drawn.
The big question now is whether Isak will openly express his desire to leave. As long as he remains silent, Newcastle have no obligation to sell. But should he speak out, it may force the club to reconsider. Liverpool are clearly ready to act, and if they return with an improved offer, Newcastle will face pressure both from the player and the market.
So far, Isak has not crossed the line by publicly demanding a transfer. He seems to be using what many call “plausible deniability” keeping his options open while signaling discontent. Unless he or the club make a direct statement soon, the saga is set to continue into the final weeks of the transfer window.
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