Liverpool Faces Newcastle Rejection of £120m Alexander Isak Bid

Liverpool has made a record-breaking official bid of £120 million plus add-ons for Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak, who is eager to join the Reds despite Newcastle's firm rejection of the offer. Isak, who finished second in the Premier League Golden Boot race last season and has expressed a clear desire to move to Liverpool, has been training separately at his former club Real Sociedad amid transfer uncertainty. Newcastle insists they will not sell Isak without first securing a replacement and reportedly value him at around £150 million, highlighting their strong negotiating position given his contract runs until 2028. Liverpool, having already spent £116 million on Florian Wirtz, are prepared to offer a substantial upfront fee and installments, while also planning squad sales to fund the transfer. The situation remains complex as Newcastle attempts to convince Isak to stay with a potential new contract featuring a release clause, but the striker remains focused on a move to Liverpool. The transfer saga continues to develop with Liverpool ready to escalate talks, though Newcastle's reluctance to sell immediately keeps the deal uncertain.