Newcastle United Rejects £120m Liverpool Bid for Alexander Isak

Liverpool is showing strong ambition in the transfer market, aiming to sign Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak for around £120 million, potentially breaking the British transfer record, though no formal offer has been made yet. Newcastle remains firm that Isak is not for sale and values him at about £150 million, while also pursuing Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitike for approximately £86 million to provide attacking support rather than replace Isak. Despite Liverpool's interest and the possibility of Isak's departure, Newcastle's management and ownership, backed by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund, are committed to retaining the Sweden international, who is not currently seeking a transfer. Newcastle's pre-season preparations, including a training camp in Austria, confirm Isak's involvement with the squad, reinforcing his importance to the team. The Magpies’ strategy reflects the necessity of squad rotation with Champions League football upcoming, making the addition of Ekitike a strategic move to support Isak and address the workload. Financial sustainability rules also play a role in Newcastle's transfer decisions, as they balance profit-making with maintaining a competitive squad.