Alexander Isak’s Liverpool Dream in Jeopardy as Newcastle Slam Transfer Door Shut
Alexander Isak has been left seething after Newcastle United informed him he would not be sold to Liverpool or any other club this summer, according to The Telegraph.
The Magpies have taken a hardline stance, refusing to entertain any bids for their star striker despite his strong desire to move to Anfield. This decision has sparked major tension behind the scenes, with Isak reportedly reacting badly to the news.
Manager Eddie Howe has now instructed the Swedish forward to train separately from the main squad until he accepts that no move will happen in this transfer window. Until then, he will not feature in Newcastle’s matchday plans.
This uncompromising position reflects the will of Newcastle’s Saudi Arabian owners, the Public Investment Fund, who have been adamant from the start that Isak is untouchable. However, the approach is risky — keeping an unhappy player could destabilise the dressing room and hurt performances on the pitch.
Liverpool, who see Isak as a key attacking target, may now be forced to either wait until 2026 or pivot to alternative options in the market.
Fans have been divided in reaction. Some argue Newcastle are right to protect their asset under contract, while others feel keeping a player against his will is counterproductive. As one supporter put it: “They own his contract, but he’s not a slave.”
This standoff now looks set to be one of the defining transfer sagas of the summer, with Isak’s future — and Newcastle’s handling of it — under intense scrutiny.
