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Newcastle reject formal bid from Liverpool for Alexander Isak
Newcastle have rejected an offer from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak. The Sweden international has told the Carabao Cup winners he wants to explore the possibility of a move away from St James' Park and Liverpool, who had made an inquiry about the 25-year-old last month, followed it up with a formal bid. Isak would be expected to command a price of over £100m and more than the club record sum Liverpool have paid for Florian Wirtz this summer. Newcastle had long maintained that Isak was not for sale, but Liverpool are testing that position and manager Eddie Howe has admitted his top scorer's future could be out of his hands. Howe left Isak out of the defeat to Celtic because of speculation and Isak missed Newcastle's pre-season tour of Asia with what the club described as a minor thigh injury, while he has been training with his former club Real Sociedad in a bid to return to fitness. Liverpool have spent around £250m this summer, which can rise to £300m including add-ons and the deal for goalkeeper Giorgi Mamardashvili, which was announced last year, but the Premier League champions are determined to be ambitious in their recruitment and head coach Arne Slot has said they will target the best players. They have brought in around £130m this summer, with the £65.5m sale of Luis Diaz to Bayern Munich meaning they have lost one attacker. The Colombian spent some of last season operating as a centre-forward and scored 17 goals in the campaign. However, Liverpool have already paid an initial £69m for Hugo Ekitike, who they see primarily as a No 9 and who was also a target for Newcastle. Newcastle have also been frustrated in their attempts to buy a host of other forwards, including Liam Delap, Joao Pedro and Bryan Mbeumo but while they are interested in Brentford's Yoane Wissa, they are yet to conclude a deal for him, while their only major signing this transfer window is winger Anthony Elanga. Isak scored 23 Premier League goals for Newcastle last season as well as a Carabao Cup final strike against Liverpool. He has three years left on his contract at Newcastle but is now unlikely to sign an extension.
Times
31 minutes ago
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Alexander Isak: Liverpool bid for striker rejected by Newcastle
Newcastle United have rejected a formal offer from Liverpool for Alexander Isak after the Premier League champions stepped up their pursuit of the striker. It is believed the bid was less than the £120million that the Liverpool sporting director, Richard Hughes, had previously indicated the club was prepared to pay when making informal contact with Newcastle almost two weeks ago. Newcastle's valuation for Isak is understood to be about £150million. The Sweden striker has been training alone with his former club Real Sociedad in Spain this week while Eddie Howe's side are on pre-season tour to Singapore and South Korea. The fact that Liverpool have now followed up with a firm bid demonstrates their determination to land Isak and also their intention to make life difficult for Newcastle. Isak, 25, wants to move to Anfield and is not interested in signing a new contract at St James' Park despite Newcastle's efforts to extend his stay. Liverpool have already spent £295million in the transfer market this summer, but their move for Isak reflects their continuing ambition to recruit the best players, having already brought in the likes of Florian Wirtz for £116million and Hugo Ekitike for £79million. Newcastle have previously said they do not want to sell Isak and the rejection of Liverpool's offer shows they are not simply going to cede to a Premier League rival and the wishes of their star player. They have been trying to add to their forward line, but have missed out on numerous players such as Liam Delap, João Pedro and Ekitike. They are interested in Benjamin Sesko but face stiff competition from Manchester United. Yoane Wissa, who did not train with Brentford on Thursday, remains a target.
BBC News
31 minutes ago
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Crawley taken over by KB Sports and Lesiure
Crawley Town have been taken over by KB Sports and Leisure, 11 days after the club's co-owner resigned in protest at their summer club announced that the company, headed by Raphael Khalili, has completed a majority buyout of the League Two club from former owners WAGMI United will be joined on the new board by Daniel Khalili, Ryan Gilbert and Maxwell Strongman which they say is "a group with extensive experience in commercial strategy, professional sports, financial services and governance".KB Sports take over the running of the club from US cryptocurrency investors WAGMI, who bought the Red Devils in 2022. Preston Johnson, who resigned as co-owner and chief executive officer (CEO) earlier this month, has been replaced as CEO by Tom Allman, previously the club's general was promoted to League One in 2023-24 but relegated back to League Two last season, despite promotion-winning manager Scott Lindsey re-joining co-founder Johnson resigned as co-chairman in May 2024 and last month announced he was also quitting as chief executive and co-owner with a takeover claimed the new owners have "a different vision of the future" and criticised their player recruitment strategy, veering away from the "data-driven approach that has powered our success".Crawley responded with a statement, external thanking Johnson for his service but added that "data will continue to play a key role in our decision making, alongside other critical considerations".The club has made eight signings already this summer, including former Chelsea midfielder Kyle Scott. 'New owners understand what Crawley can become' KB Sports lists its interests as real estate, sport and leisure and have laid out their own vision for the club, saying there will be "a focus on sustainable growth, fan engagement, and competitive ambition".In a statement , externalon the club website, Raphael Khalili said: "This club has an incredibly loyal fanbase and a rich identity, and we're committed to building something truly special, something sustainable, ambitious and rooted in the community. "Our vision is to create a modern football club that balances on-pitch success with long-term stability. "We will invest in infrastructure, prioritise data and innovation, and ensure Crawley Town is a club that reflects the values and energy of its supporters."Khalili, who was an shareholder in the club under the previous ownership, said work has already begun on upgrading Broadfield Stadium, improving the training facilities and "development of a long-term operational strategy built around performance, sustainability, and innovation".The new owner claimed to have a hand in the re-appointment of Lindsey in March said: "There's a real sense of excitement and direction around the club right now. "Raphael and the new board clearly understand what Crawley Town represents, and more importantly, what it can become. Raphael has a strong grasp of both football and people, and in my 30-plus years in the game, I can confidently say the club couldn't be in better hands. "Their backing, ambition, and clear vision will give us everything we need to keep progressing, on and off the pitch."Crawley begin the new League Two season away to Grimsby Town on Saturday, 2 August.
