Don't worry - Alexander Isak is COMING
The forward has made it plain he wants to leave St. James' Park this summer. Newcastle were hoping that their star attraction would be willing to sign a new contract - with his current terms extending until 2028.
But Isak told the club he is NOT interested in a pay rise - and instead was seeking an immediate exit.
Isak did not travel with Eddie Howe's squad for their preseason tour to Asia - citing a minor thigh injury - and has been training at Real Sociedad's facilities while he awaits a move.
Don't let this rejection fool you
Liverpool of course are right there for Isak - with sporting director Richard Hughes having the striker top of his list of potential recruits.
The club are aware it would take a British record fee to land Isak - and right now it might be assumed that Newcastle won't let it happen.
But don't let this first rejection fool you.
It took Liverpool around FOUR attempts before Bayer Leverkusen were convinced to sell Florian Wirtz. The Germans told Liverpool 'No' time and again until Richard Hughes conjured a bid guaranteeing £100m down and another £16m in add-ons.
That deal was never in doubt - despite the rejections. It was just a case of the two sides meeting in the middle.
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