Liverpool Remain Firm in Pursuit of Isak as Negotiations Edge Forward
Liverpool Continue Push for Alexander Isak
Liverpool are not walking away. Despite having an opening bid of £110 million turned down by Newcastle United, the Merseyside club remain keen on securing the services of Alexander Isak. The Sweden international, one of the standout forwards in the Premier League last season, has returned to training in England, as reported by David Ornstein, an update that only fuels further speculation.
This is not a saga Liverpool intend to lose. While Newcastle have projected the image of a club unwilling to sell, those within the corridors of Anfield sense an opportunity. Isak’s quality is not in question. He blends power, precision and composure with a striker’s instinct that is increasingly hard to find at the highest level. For Arne Slot, a manager now tasked with defending a league title, the forward would represent both a statement and a solution.
Newcastle’s Position Strong but Not Unmoveable
Newcastle are understandably wary of optics. Selling one of their best players to a direct rival, particularly so early in their own project under Eddie Howe, risks backlash unless the fee is undeniably substantial. Hence the reported asking price of £150 million.
It is a towering figure, but one that may be more negotiation tactic than outright expectation. As Florian Plettenberg of Sky Germany reports, Liverpool are not walking away from the table, and it seems only a matter of time before a second bid is launched.
There is belief within the recruitment setup, led by Richard Hughes, that a deal could be struck for closer to £130–140 million. That may prove enough to satisfy Newcastle’s need to be seen resisting firmly while ultimately doing business on their own terms.
Timing Points Towards Progress
Some observers have noted that Isak’s return to training may signal a reconciliation with Newcastle. Others are not so sure. Context is key. Newcastle have already made moves for a replacement, showing firm interest in RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko. That interest suggests planning, not panic. A new number nine would not arrive as backup, it would come as a strategic replacement.
With that in mind, Isak’s reappearance at the training ground could be less about commitment and more about practicality. As Liverpool continue to monitor the situation, it becomes harder to argue that this story is going away.
Slot’s Plans Could Hinge on One More Signing
Isak would not be arriving to fill a gap but to elevate Liverpool’s attacking line. With uncertainty around Darwin Núñez’s role, and questions about long-term depth up front, the Swedish forward would offer Slot variety and reliability in equal measure. A fluid front three, with Isak flanked by Mohamed Salah and Luis DÃaz or Cody Gakpo, is one that could carry weight across all competitions.
With pre-season already underway, Liverpool will want clarity sooner rather than later. For now, the club remain composed, confident in their approach and unwilling to panic. But with each day that passes, the feeling grows that this pursuit has substance, and may not end until Isak is wearing red.
