Summary
Newcastle United rejected Liverpool's bid to buy Swedish striker Alexander Isak. Isak is interested in leaving Newcastle and has been training at his former club, Real Sociedad. Liverpool, which has already spent heavily in the transfer window, wants Isak to strengthen their attack.
Key Facts
- Newcastle rejected Liverpool's initial offer for Alexander Isak, reportedly worth 110 million pounds.
- Isak has been training at Real Sociedad and has expressed his desire to leave Newcastle.
- Newcastle values Isak at 150 million pounds and wants to keep him.
- Isak scored 23 goals last season and helped Newcastle qualify for the Champions League.
- He has three years remaining on his contract with Newcastle.
- Isak did not join Newcastle's preseason tour in Asia due to a thigh injury.
- Liverpool manager Arne Slot has already signed two new players but wants Isak to strengthen the team further.
- Newcastle manager Eddie Howe expressed a desire to keep Isak but acknowledges uncertainty about his future.