Liverpool path to Alexander Isak transfer fixed as Newcastle set 24 hour deadline

Latest Liverpool news and transfer rumours with the latest on Alexander Isak and Newcastle United’s hunt for a replacement

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak.

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak

Anew week begins, with important updates about Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle United expected. The striker is reportedly set to reunite with teammates for training back in England amid transfer interest from Liverpool.

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The Magpies must now try to reintegrate a striker who has been away from the squad for two weeks and was the subject of a £110m offer from Liverpool just days ago. The response was an unequivocal no, leaving Anfield chiefs to reconvene and decide what to do next.

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has told the press whilst it is his hope to work again with Isak, no player of his can ‘act poorly’ and rejoin the group as if nothing has happened.

So, there are 29 days  summer window for Isak to either remain on Tyneside or become Liverpool’s next high-profile signing. The ECHO looks at the latest reports on the matter.

Benjamin Sesko key to Isak move

Giving his insight on the saga to talkSPORT, journalist Ben Jacobs suggests the key to Liverpool successfully signing Isak is going to be their rivals’ ability to land a replacement in good time.

The reporter said: “I think the Alexander Isak situation is the one to be patient on because Liverpool, even though it sounds a little bit paradoxical to some, are simultaneously not inclined to make a bid now but are also not walking away.