Overview

• Isak was named in Sweden’s squad for September qualifiers, with coach Jon Dahl Tomasson saying he has not trained with a team and cannot play 90 minutes.
• The striker remains separated from Newcastle’s first-team activities after missing the pre-season tour, and the club says he is under contract with no promise he could leave this summer.
• Liverpool’s £110m offer was rejected and, according to club guidance reported locally, any improved proposal is not imminent, though reports suggest Newcastle are braced for a potential second bid.
• Reporting from The Times relayed via This Is Anfield indicates a package near £130m could be considered if Newcastle secure at least one striker, as the club pursues targets including Jørgen Strand Larsen and Yoane Wissa after multiple bids were rebuffed.
• Public figures have weighed in, with Gary Lineker and Alan Shearer questioning any ‘downing tools’, Bruno Guimarães urging a swift resolution, and Swedish FA plans potentially putting Isak in front of the media next week.