Newcastle reject Liverpool bid for Isak

Liverpool had offered to sign Alexander Isak, but Newcastle United turned down his offer.

The Magpies’ offer to the Sweden international is less than £150 million, while the Reds’ offer is less than that figure.

Although there hasn’t been any confirmation as to the value of Liverpool’s offer, there are reports that it is worth £110 million plus add-ons.

Isak did not make the Newcastle squad for their pre-season tour of Asia, despite the club’s qualifying for the Champions League this year, because he wants to look into a move away.

In light of the ongoing uncertainty surrounding his future, Isak is currently training alone at his former club Real Sociedad while the bid from Liverpool has been submitted.

In July, BBC Sport reported that Liverpool was considering moving Isak for upwards of £130 million.

Liverpool have not been able to pounce on Liverpool’s significant interest despite Newcastle’s assertion that he is not for sale this summer.

The Premier League champions have since submitted an official bid after making an initial contact with Newcastle last month.

Although manager Arne Slot is eager to add the striker to his squad before the new season, it is still to be seen whether Liverpool will make an improved bid for the forward.

During the club’s extensive summer of spending, the Dutchman’s squad has already been increased by a number of players.

For a total of about £265 million without add-ons, they have signed Florian Wirtz, Hugo Ekitike, Milos Kerkez, Jeremie Frimpong, Giorgi Mamardashvili, and Armin Pecsi.

Eddie Howe, Newcastle manager, announced on July 19 that Isak will “absolutely” be on the team’s pre-season tour of the far east after the Swede missed a 4-0 friendly defeat by Celtic with a thigh injury.

Hugo Ekitike has signed for Liverpool for $69 million from Eintracht Frankfurt as of July 2025.

Isak is ruled out of Newcastle’s squad for their pre-season tour due to a “minor thigh injury” on July 24, 2025.

Isak expresses a desire to relocate to a different city on July 24, 2025.

28 July 2025 – Sources tell BBC Sport that despite the arrival of Ekitike, Liverpool are still interested in signing Isak.

Howe claims Newcastle have not yet received any offers for Isak as of July 29.

Isak trains alone at the former Real Sociedad on July 31, 2025.

Newcastle rejected Liverpool’s initial offer for the Sweden international on August 1, 2025.