Liverpool’s chase for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has hit a major roadblock, with the deal stuck at a reported £150 million. With less than three weeks left before the summer transfer window closes, the Swedish forward’s potential switch to Anfield remains one of the most talked-about stories.
Earlier this month, Liverpool had a £110 million bid turned down by Newcastle, and there are no signs that negotiations are progressing. Despite this, Liverpool has already been very active in the market, bringing in seven new signings to strengthen Arne Slot’s squad ahead of the new season.
For now, it remains uncertain whether Liverpool will return with a new offer. According to reports from the ECHO, the club has no immediate plans to submit a second bid. Newcastle continues to insist that Isak is not for sale, though speculation has suggested his value sits around £150 million. Some believe the Magpies would need to secure a replacement before even considering a sale.
Liverpool’s interest in Isak has been ongoing for months, but concrete negotiations only surfaced recently. With the clock ticking, the Reds must soon decide whether to renew their push or turn attention elsewhere. Given their usual focus on top transfer priorities, abandoning their pursuit would only happen if circumstances force a change.
Interestingly, the transfer fee itself doesn’t appear to be the main stumbling block. Liverpool have already shown a willingness to spend big, as seen with their rejected £110 million bid. Newcastle’s main challenge is finding a suitable successor to Isak, especially since quality strikers are scarce this summer. While Liverpool has added Hugo Ekitike, many still view Isak as the perfect fit for their attack.
Newcastle, meanwhile, seems underwhelmed by their options in the market. Benjamin Sesko, widely regarded as the ideal replacement, chose to join Manchester United. Now the club is weighing alternatives such as Nicolas Jackson, Jorgen Strand Larsen, and Rodrigo Muniz. None possess Isak’s technical quality, but someone like Jackson, if fully focused, could provide the kind of immediate impact Newcastle needs.
For Liverpool, the situation is simple: either meet Newcastle’s demands or walk away. Their recent Community Shield loss to Manchester City at Wembley underscored the need for attacking depth, as substitutions like Florian Wirtz and Ekitike saw the team lose sharpness, eventually falling in a penalty shootout.
