Alexander Isak pursued a move to Liverpool after Newcastle rejected a £110 million bid, and he has since distanced himself from the club. Isak posted on Instagram saying promises were broken, trust was lost, and the relationship could not continue, having also skipped a PFA awards ceremony. Newcastle issued a statement in response as summer optimism turned sour. Isak remains under contract until 2028 after scoring 23 league goals and the League Cup winner, helping secure Champions League qualification. The situation risks escalating further ahead of the September 1 transfer deadline and a home match against Liverpool.
Alexander Isak's stand-off with Newcastle United over his desire to join Premier League champions Liverpool has been the talk of the UK throughout the northern hemisphere summer transfer window. Newcastle knocked back the Reds' bid of £110 million (A$229.9 million) for the runner-up to Mohamed Salah in last season's golden boot race, and Isak has kept his distance from the club since.
Last campaign Isak, who is under contract until 2028, scored the winning goal at Wembley that handed the Magpies their first trophy in 70 years in the League Cup final, ironically against Liverpool. His 23-goal league season was also a key driver in Newcastle finishing in the top four to gain a Champions League berth. Now, the relationship between the club and its star striker appears damage beyond repair with the September 1 transfer deadline fast-approaching. Tensions with the fans will almost certainly hit boiling point when Newcastle welcome Liverpool to St James' Park on Tuesday morning AEST.
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