Overview

• Liverpool’s only formal offer of about £110m was rejected, with multiple reports suggesting an improved proposal could exceed £130m but still fall short of Newcastle’s reported £150m price.
• Isak reiterated his desire to leave in talks with co-owner Jamie Reuben, remains separated from the squad and has not played this season after accusing the club of breaking promises.
• Newcastle’s stance, reiterated in club communications, is that an exit requires an acceptable fee and the arrival of two credible striker replacements.
• Recruitment efforts continue with a £50m bid for Wolves’ Jorgen Strand Larsen rejected and further attempts planned, while approaches for Brentford’s Yoane Wissa have also been turned down and a Juventus offer of Dusan Vlahovic has not been pursued.
• Sweden are expected to name Isak for upcoming World Cup qualifiers despite his club impasse, with reports indicating he could miss Newcastle’s next match at Leeds.