Liverpool’s pursuit of **Alexander Isak** has hit a new roadblock, with Newcastle United digging in after the striker’s explosive comments last week.
The Swedish forward publicly accused the Magpies of breaking “promises” over his future—a move that has only made Newcastle more determined to keep him. The club quickly dismissed his claims, stressing no agreement to sell was ever in place.
According to **Craig Hope** of the *Daily Mail*, speaking on *Sky Sports’ Sunday Supplement*, Newcastle’s hierarchy are now standing firmer than ever. While an offer in the region of **£130m–£150m** was previously thought to be enough, Isak’s public stance has made the situation even more complicated.
### Newcastle’s Dilemma
Eddie Howe’s side are still searching for reinforcements up front, having already seen a second bid for **Yoane Wissa** turned down by Brentford. But with the transfer window closing on **September 1**, finding not one but potentially two forwards in time is a tall order.
That leaves Newcastle with a tricky choice:
* **Keep Isak** and risk unrest within the squad, or
* **Cash in now** at peak value—knowing his market price could dip if tensions drag on.
### What This Means for Liverpool
For Liverpool, the door isn’t closed—but time is running out. To land Isak, they may need to:
1. **Submit a record-breaking bid**, close to Newcastle’s upper valuation.
2. **Move quickly** before the deadline, giving Newcastle the chance to secure replacements.
The saga remains one of the most dramatic of the summer window. With less than two weeks left, Isak’s future could spark a deadline-day standoff between Anfield and St James’ Park.
