Overview

• Liverpool’s sole official offer of £110 million for Alexander Isak was rebuffed by Newcastle United.
• The Reds remain fully committed to the Sweden striker despite Newcastle’s insistence on around £150 million and have not lodged a fresh bid.
• No formal approach has been made for Real Madrid winger Rodrygo, whose limited playing time this summer has sparked exit speculation.
• Newcastle’s Saudi-backed ownership and Isak’s long-term contract underpin their firm stance on securing maximum value or finding a replacement.
• Sources say Liverpool’s pause on further Isak offers is a deliberate tactic to pressure Newcastle into lowering their asking price.