Newcastle United reject Liverpool’s offer for Alexander Isak | OneFootball

Newcastle United have rejected a formal bid from Liverpool for star striker Alexander Isak, according to The Athletic.

Isak has expressed a desire to leave Newcastle this summer, although the club have remained firm in their not-for-sale stance.

The Sweden international was left out of Newcastle’s pre-season squad and has been training alone at his former club, Real Sociedad, as speculation over his future continues.

Newcastle’s intensified search for a new striker in recent weeks suggests they are resigned to losing Isak, but only after a replacement has been brought in.

Liverpool had approached Newcastle informally just a few weeks after completing a £100m swoop for Florian Wirtz.

Newcastle reportedly value Isak at a British-record transfer sum and are seeking a fee exceeding £150m to sanction a sale.

Isak, with three years remaining on his contract, has emerged as one of the Premier League’s most lethal forwards, netting 54 league goals over the last three seasons.

While Newcastle are under no financial pressure to sell Isak, the prospect of keeping an unhappy player poses a stern challenge.

Isak has reportedly agreed personal terms with Liverpool and has his heart set on a move to Anfield despite interest from Saudi Pro League clubs.

Having recently parted ways with Luis Diaz in a deal worth up to €75m, Liverpool may return with an improved offer for Isak.