Journalist '90%' CERTAIN with bombshell Alexander Isak update
Liverpool have wanted to sign Alexander Isak this summer. They've had that plan since January, in fact, with the Swede viewed as their ultimate addition up top.
The question has always been whether Newcastle United were willing to sell. At first it looked like they would but then the Magpies qualified for UEFA Champions League football.
LFC x adidas
Shop the home range today!
LFC x adidas
Shop the goalkeeper range today
LFC x adidas
Shop the new adidas range today!
🔴 Shop the LFC 2025/26 adidas home range
That initially looked to end all hope. Isak, however, has pushed for the move, somewhat forcing Newcastle's hand and prompting a bid from Liverpool on Friday.
It was rejected, though. Liverpool offered shy of £120m for the forward, with Newcastle rejecting it swiftly.
Now there's a difficult position for everyone. Newcastle have an unhappy star player, Liverpool have no alternative, and Isak wants out.
Sky Sports' Keith Downie has the latest on the situation as the story keeps on moving.
🔴 Shop the LFC 2025/26 adidas away range
Alexander Isak's future
One massive factor in play here is that Newcastle don't have a replacement ready. Their best shot at one is Benjamin Sesko, who appears near-certain to leave RB Leipzig this summer.
Manchester United are also interested, however, and if he were to move there, Newcastle are left without any Isak successor. It's difficult to imagine them selling in that scenario, given the money would be largely worthless if there's no one to spend it on.
Downie essentially says this is the situation. If Sesko picks Newcastle, Isak almost certainly leaves the club.
Hashtags
Try Our AI Features
Explore what Daily8 AI can do for you:
Comments
No comments yet...
Related Articles
Yahoo
43 minutes ago
- Yahoo
Chelsea urged to beat Man Utd to Emiliano Martinez signing as Emmanuel Petit claims Aston Villa goalkeeper 'knows what it takes to win titles'
Petit wants Chelsea to sign Martinez Man Utd still in race for Argentine goalkeeper Has attracted interest from Saudi Arabia Follow GOAL on WhatsApp! 🟢📱 WHAT HAPPENED? Chelsea too were linked with a move for Martinez earlier in the summer after first-choice goalkeeper Robert Sanchez faced criticism on quite a few occasions during the 2025-26 campaign. Now, former Blues star Petit has urged the west London side to chase the Argentine custodian. WHAT PETIT SAID Speaking to Petit said: "Emiliano Martinez would be an inspiration in the Chelsea dressing room. I have criticised his behaviour in the past but he knows what it takes to win titles, he has that experience. He can inspire other players and he has all the qualities needed of a top goalkeeper. He would be a very good signing for Chelsea and 32 isn't old for a goalkeeper. I think he'd link well with Enzo Maresca and the players already at the club. One fear I have is for Aston Villa, I am worried about them with top players leaving the club, I'm not sure where it will leave them next season." THE BIGGER PICTURE Following the Villans' rejection of United's loan bid for their goalkeeper, reports have emerged that Martinez has also attracted strong interest from the Saudi Pro League, although the Argentina national team reportedly does not want him to move out of Europe just a year before their World Cup title defence in North America. WHAT NEXT FOR CHELSEA? As of now Chelsea are focusing on offloading unwanted players from their squad after spending heavily on new arrivals in the summer transfer window. They have prepared a 'bomb squad' of nine, including stars like Raheem Sterling and Ben Chilwell, whom the club want to sell.
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Newcastle reignite Guehi interest - Tuesday's gossip
Newcastle back in for Marc Guehi, Benjamin Sesko playing off Newcastle and Manchester United, and David Moyes wants six more signings Newcastle are set to revive their interest in England defender Marc Guehi with a £40m offer, while Crystal Palace value the 25-year-old at £50m. (Times - subscription required) RB Leipzig's Slovenia striker Benjamin Sesko, 22, is playing Newcastle and Manchester United off against each other in a game of transfer poker. (Bild - in German) Manager David Moyes wants up to six more signings for Everton, including two central midfielders and two wide players. (Telegraph - subscription required) Tottenham have been told they will have to pay 30m euros (£26m) to sign Spanish midfielder Marc Casado, 21, from Barcelona. (Sport - in Spanish) Brazil winger Rodrygo, 24, wants to stay at Real Madrid amid interest from Tottenham, Arsenal and Liverpool. (AS - in Spanish) Crystal Palace face competition from Juventus for Girona's 22-year-old Spanish right-back Arnau Martinez. (Tuttosport - in Italian) Napoli and Sweden midfielder Jens Cajuste, 25, is leaning towards a return to Ipswich Town rather than move to Burnley or Saudi Arabia. ( - in Italian) Stuttgart are working on a deal to sign 25-year-old Portuguese midfielder Fabio Vieira from Arsenal. (Athletic - subscription required) All your football quizzes in one place Spurs eye Rodrygo to replace Son - Monday's gossip Listen to the latest Football Daily podcast Follow your club with BBC Sport Porto were interested in Poland defender Jakub Kiwior, 25, but unwilling to meet Arsenal's 30m euros (£26m) asking price. (A Bola - in Portuguese) Tottenham are looking to sell Mali midfielder Yves Bissouma, 28, to free up space for 25-year-old England and Atletico Madrid midfielder Conor Gallagher. (Football Insider) Liverpool are keeping tabs on Republic of Ireland and Brentford defender Nathan Collins, 24. (GiveMeSport) West Ham have submitted an improved £10m offer to Botafogo for 29-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper John Victor. (Football Insider) Bayer Leverkusen want Manchester United's Rasmus Hojlund, 22, but face competition from AC Milan, Inter Milan and Juventus for the Denmark striker. (Caught Offside)
Yahoo
an hour ago
- Yahoo
Chelsea Are Hoping To Land This Bundesliga Playmaker: What Will He Add To Maresca's Side?
In a recent report, Sky Sports reporter Kaveh Solhekol mentioned that Chelsea are hoping to land Red Bull Leipzig playmaker Xavi Simons this summer. It is understood that the Blues are in talks to secure the services of the Dutch attacker this off-season. Simons' Good Record In German Football Last Season Simons enjoyed a decent run of form at the German club in the previous campaign. The Dutch sensation found the back of the net 11 times and earned eight assists in 33 matches for RB Leipzig last season across various competitions. The 22-year-old deserves some credit for averaging 2.09 shots per 90 minutes in the Bundesliga. He kept 46% of his attempts on target. Simons was even tidy when distributing possession in the opponent's half, as evidenced by his pass completion rate of 78.6% in the German top tier (stats via His current contract at the German club will run out in the summer of 2027. Thus, Chelsea would have to make a good offer if they want to lure Simons to Stamford Bridge this off-season. LEIPZIG, GERMANY – APRIL 05: Xavi Simons of RB Leipzig looks on during the Bundesliga match between RB Leipzig and TSG 1899 Hoffenheim at Red Bull Arena on April 05, 2025 in Leipzig, Germany. (Photo by) What Will Simons Add To Chelsea Boss Enzo Maresca's Side? Simons is a good dribbler with the ball at his feet and can make a few dangerous runs with it in and around the opponent's penalty area. He can shoot the ball with venom from long range and has got the eye to play some decisive passes in the final third. The Dutch talent is primarily an attacking midfielder but can also fill in as a wide player if told to do so by his manager. However, only time will tell whether he can handle the physical side and high intensity of the Premier League. Simons would add more quality and dynamism to Chelsea boss Enzo Maresca's frontline. He has what it takes to fight for a regular first-team spot at the West London club in the coming seasons. At 22, Simons has the potential to be a world-class player in his position someday. Therefore, it makes sense for the Blues to go all out to bring him on board in this transfer window. However, Maresca has to give him some time before he can get the best out of the talented attacker at Stamford Bridge.
