Newcastle Insists Alexander Isak Not For Sale Amid Liverpool Interest

Liverpool is keen to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak this summer and reportedly prepared to offer £120 million, though Newcastle values him at around £150 million and insists he is not for sale. The Magpies, who recently qualified for the Champions League and won the Carabao Cup, are attempting to secure Isak with a new contract and view their pursuit of Hugo Ekitike as adding depth rather than replacing Isak. Liverpool's interest in Isak is driven by the need to strengthen their attack after the death of Diogo Jota and potential departures of other forwards. Despite Liverpool making contact, Newcastle has not received a formal bid and remains determined to keep Isak, leveraging the financial backing of their Saudi Arabian owners. The situation is further complicated by Liverpool also targeting other forwards like Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko, and internal squad changes including Luis Díaz's possible exit. While the transfer saga continues with strong public posturing from Newcastle, Liverpool maintains Isak as their primary striker target for the upcoming season.