Liverpool’s hopes of signing Alexander Isak have taken a major hit, as Newcastle United have firmly ruled out the striker’s departure this summer.
Isak, who caught Liverpool’s attention during the Carabao Cup final earlier this year, was seen as a potential long-term replacement for Darwin Núñez. However, journalist David Ornstein has now confirmed that Newcastle are unwilling to consider any offers.
“Newcastle have made it clear — Alexander Isak is not for sale. They want to keep him and are working toward a new contract,” Ornstein said on Sky Sports Back Pages Today. “Liverpool and Arsenal have shown interest, but Newcastle won’t entertain talks. Even if they did, the valuation is around £150 million.”
While Arsenal have already turned to cheaper alternatives like Viktor Gyökeres, Liverpool must now shift their focus elsewhere.
Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike is among the forwards being considered. Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has described Liverpool’s interest in the 22-year-old as genuine, calling a deal a “possibility.”
With a reported €100 million budget available, manager Arne Slot is pushing for a top-tier forward. Whether that turns out to be Ekitike, Victor Osimhen, or another name remains uncertain — but Alexander Isak is officially out of reach.
