How inevitable Isak bid could trigger ‘house-sale chain’ of deals

Since the Newcastle striker dropped his now-infamous “broken promises” statement ten days ago, Liverpool’s second bid for Alexander Isak has been unavoidable.

We are still waiting for the Premier League champions’ improved second offer, which came after their original £110 million offer was rejected on August 1st, with three days until the transfer window closes.

However, sources continue to say that it is only a matter of time before the Reds make a new deal, likely worth at least £120 million, to land Isak in what would be a British record deal.

And that action is the catalyst for a number of other transfers before Monday’s deadline.

In order for it to work, Isak, Stuttgart’s Nick Woltemade, Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, and Borussia Dortmund’s Max Beier are all involved in a house-sale chain, with contracts, moving dates, and values all required.

Isak’s Instagram post, which read, “The relationship can’t continue,” is thought to be the start of a move by Liverpool to resume their search for the Sweden international.

Despite Newcastle’s efforts to reach a resolution earlier this week, the 25-year-old’s family has confirmed to BBC Sport that his intention is still to relocate to Anfield.

The only thing left is for Liverpool to submit what they believe to be a successful second bid for Isak, which has been a process for some time, according to sources.

Woltemade’s imminent signing by Newcastle is the first of three dominoes to fall before Isak’s desire to join Liverpool in the upcoming days, in a deal worth up to 80 million euros (£69.3 million).

The club made it clear in Newcastle’s response to Isak’s seismic post last week that “the conditions of a sale this summer have not occurred,” before saying that they did not “foresee those conditions being met.”

Those conditions triple. Newcastle will sign two strikers after the first two.

Woltemade is the first of those. The fact that Newcastle paid a club record fee for the German international suggests that Isak is entering the first-choice striker category, which Isak would normally hold.

Yoane Wissa, a forward from Brentford who has been hailed as the replacement for Callum Wilson since his departure, is still wanted by Newcastle.

The Magpies have already turned down two offers for Wissa from Brentford, the most recent of which was worth $35 million plus £5 million in additions.

According to sources close to the deal, the transfer will accelerate once Brentford sign another attacker following their capture of Bournemouth forward Dango Ouattara.

As Dortmund close negotiations with Brentford for Wolves attacker Fabio Silva, Dortmund are also interested in a move Beier.

Wissa is anticipated to relocate to St James’ Park if Beier joins Brentford.

Jorgen Strand Larsen is also a target for Newcastle, despite the club’s steadfast stance that the Norwegian international is not for sale. The Magpies have already rejected two bids from the club.

With Liverpool seeking Isak, Wissa or Larsen would become the second domino.

the third ? agreeing a deal between the clubs.

Newcastle’s willingness to sell Isak, who is still training with Eddie Howe’s squad, is evidenced by the fact that they are actively looking to sign two forwards.