In a stunning twist to this summer’s transfer saga, Alexander Isak, one of Liverpool’s major targets, has publicly criticized the club with a fiery statement that has sent shockwaves through Anfield. Speaking live via Fabrizio Romano, the Newcastle striker didn’t hold back, throwing serious shade at Liverpool and the figure he claims is blocking his potential move.
In a clip shared by Romano, Isak declared:
“I find it funny when I read reports claiming I’ve agreed personal terms with Liverpool. I will never join Liverpool—not yesterday, not today, not ever—as long as he is still there. We’ve got history, and most people don’t know the full details. I’d prefer to sign for a struggling Manchester United than go to Liverpool. So please stop spreading fake news.”
Who is ‘He’?
Though Isak didn’t mention names, sources close to the situation suggest he was referring to Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders. Allegedly, there’s a long-standing tension between them from Isak’s youth career, and today that private rift has burst into the public eye.
Liverpool fans had been excited following reports that personal terms were agreed and that the club was preparing a €75M bid for the Swedish international. But Isak’s comments have crushed those hopes and reportedly left the Liverpool boardroom in turmoil.
One club insider told Romano:
“None of us expected him to be an obstacle to signing Isak. If we’d known, we’d have moved on earlier. That’s why we’re now signing someone else.”
Liverpool have since turned their attention to other targets, but this episode is already being labelled one of the most dramatic failed transfer pursuits in Premier League history.
