Alexander Isak Drops Transfer Bombshell: Liverpool Target Tells Newcastle He’s Done
Alexander Isak isn’t just looking for the exit door at Newcastle United, according to David Ornstein, he’s already mentally packed his bags and turned in the key.
The Athletic’s transfer guru reports that two weeks before the end of last season, Isak told Eddie Howe he wanted to leave the club. And here’s the kicker, Ornstein claims that even if the transfer window closes without him leaving, Isak views his Newcastle career as over and has no wish to reintegrate.
This is no minor fallout. The Swedish striker, who cost Newcastle a record £63 million in 2022, has gone from fan favourite to wantaway talisman in record time. And with Liverpool sniffing around, things have just hit peak drama.
The Liverpool Connection
The Reds have already tested Newcastle’s resolve with a £110 million bid, only to be met with a firm “no”. Newcastle, it seems, are holding out for closer to £150 million, the kind of money that makes accountants rub their hands and opposition managers cry.
Training Alone, Mind Made Up
Isak’s not just sitting around waiting. He’s been training away from the first team, even spending time with his old club, Real Sociedad, as the stand-off drags on. Eddie Howe has publicly stated that the striker would need to “earn the right” to return to full training but with Ornstein’s revelation, that feels about as likely as a Toon fan wearing a Sunderland shirt.
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Why It’s Got Ugly
For Newcastle, this is more than a football problem. Isak is their star forward, the man who was supposed to lead them into Champions League regularity. Losing him, especially to a direct rival like Liverpool, would be a serious blow. For Isak, the decision seems final. The relationship, at least from his side, is beyond repair.
What Happens Next?
If Liverpool or another heavyweight come back with a monster offer, Newcastle might have no choice but to cash in. If they don’t, they’re left with a striker who doesn’t want to play for them and a transfer saga ready to explode again in January.
From a £63 million record signing to a wantaway star in just two seasons, Alexander Isak’s Newcastle story might soon be over. The only question is whether it ends this month or drags into the next window.
