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But it remains to be seen as to how long he will remain a Newcastle player.

 

A fresh development in the saga has now taken place, with Liverpool striker Darwin Nunez attracting interest from Saudi Pro League side Al Hilal as per The Athletic’s David Ornstein.

 

Al Hilal are 75 per cent owned by Saudi’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), which has an 85 per cent share in Newcastle.

 

And it is said that they have identified Nunez are their ‘priority target’.

 

Magpies fans have been left furious at the news, as PIF would effectively be paying Liverpool to sign Nunez, with the Reds then able to use the proceeds to fund a fresh bid for Isak.

 

One wrote: “We’re being had… PIF lining Liverpool pockets for Nunez then Newcastle get top dollar for Isak.”

 

A second added: “Basically funding Liverpool to buy our striker and overpaying. The optics of that look really bad if we don’t manage to sign Sesko or similar to replace Isak.”

 

And a third stated: “Newcastle fans have a right to know why PIF continue to fund our rivals. Particularly in this case when the money will be used to buy Isak.”

 

Eddie Howe breaks silence on Alexander Isak saga

Speaking to the Daily Mail on Sunday, Magpies boss Eddie Howe gave a defiant response when asked about Isak’s potential return to training.

 

“You have to earn the right to train with us,” he stated. “We are Newcastle United. The player has a responsibility here to be part of a team and part of a squad. You have to act in the right way. So that is also at play here.

 

“We will make sure that any player does that to earn the right to train with the group. No player can expect to act poorly and train with the group as normal.

 

“Of course I’d like him to be [in training], but whether he will I don’t know at this moment in times

 

Newcastle United’s reaction to Liverpool’s Alexander Isak decision revealed as return date set for strikerNewcastle United’s reaction to Liverpool’s Alexander Isak decision revealed as return date set for striker

 

Newcastle United’s reaction to Liverpool’s Alexander Isak decision revealed as return date set for striker

Newcastle turned down a £110 million bid from Liverpool for Isak on Friday.

 

 

Newcastle’s reaction to Liverpool’s first formal bid for Alexander Isak has been revealed.

 

The Magpies rejected a £110 million offer from the Reds for their star striker on Friday, it has been reported.

 

According to The Athletic’s David Ornstein, Isak has communicated his desire to leave Newcastle this summer and is not currently training at the club.

 

However, it is claimed that Liverpool are not currently planning to submit another bid for the forward.

 

In the era of the ever-changing transfer market, it would not be a major surprise to see that stance change in the coming days.

 

But for now, Isak remains a Newcastle player.

 

The Daily Mail’s Craig Hope has now provided an update surrounding Newcastle’s stance on the matter

 

He claims that the Magpies have been left ‘baffled’ by Liverpool’s actions, given that the offer was considerably lower than their £150 million asking price.

 

Notably, it is also said to have been £10 million lower than the informal offer they made for the Sweden international striker last month.

 

Newcastle are also believed to have ‘some anger’ at how the process has developed, with one source even sensationally claiming that Liverpool have ‘bottled it’ since their initial interest in Isak was reported.

 

The Magpies have been searching for a new striker in the transfer market, but lost out on Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool and appear set to miss out on Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United.

 

Eddie Howe’s side have seen a bid for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa rejected, and are now chasing Aston Villa’s Ollie Watkins.

 

As for Isak, it is said there is ‘no reason’ for the club to believe that he will not be involved in first team training next week.

 

The Swede has missed their pre-season tour of Asia – and fixtures against Arsenal and a K League XI – through what the club state is a minor thigh injury.

 

The Magpies play Tottenham on Sunday before returning to the UK to continue preparations for the new Premier League season.

 

Liverpool fans are convinced Alexander Isak transfer saga is ‘done’ after Samu ‘sends message’ to Newcastle after Porto winLiverpool fans are convinced Alexander Isak transfer saga is ‘done’ after Samu ‘sends message’ to Newcastle after Porto win

Liverpool fans are convinced Alexander Isak transfer saga is ‘done’ after Samu ‘sends message’ to Newcastle after Porto win

A new potential development in Newcastle’s search for a striker could impact Liverpool’s Alexander Isak pursuit.

Liverpool fans have decided the Alexander Isak saga is ‘done’ and dusted after a fresh development in Newcastle’s pursuit of a new striker.

 

Having allowed Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz to leave, the Reds have been desperate to bring in the Swede and had a £110 million bid instantly rejected by the Magpies – who are adamant that he is not for sale.

 

Despite returning to the Champions League, Newcastle have endured a frustrating transfer window which has seen them miss out on a number of targets – including Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko

They still continue to be linked with a plethora of strikers and last week David Ornstein of The Athletic reported that Newcastle were considering a move for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa.

 

The 21-year-old, who was previously close to joining Chelsea before the move fell through at the last hurdle, scored 27 goals in all competitions in his debut season in Portugal.

 

Newcastle admire the Spain international but he appeared to respond to speculation about his future on Monday night when he bagged a brace against Vitoria SC.

 

Celebrating one of his strikes, Samu kissed the Porto badge and then pointed to the floor as if to suggest that will be staying at E

In response, one user on X said: “I’m gonna take a wild guess and say he’s not going anywhere.”

 

A second commented: “Newcastle got my man kissing the badge.”

 

A third wrote: “Pretty clear he’s staying at Porto then. That’s Isak staying surely

A fourth added: We are doomed. Newcastle has zero pull that cele.”

 

A Newcastle fan summarised: “Samu goal and celebration tonight…. Kissing the Porto badge and pointing to the ground saying ‘I’m staying here!’.

 

“I would suggest putting any remaining lingering thoughts about signing this kid right to the back of your mind.”

 

David Ornstein’s Alexander Isak update

Newcastle not getting a new No.9 makes them less likely to sell talisman Isak and Howe appeared optimistic that the situation would be resolved with the former Real Sociedad man being integrated back in.

The Alexander Isak saga has dominated headlines this summer.

The Alexander Isak saga has dominated headlines this summer. Image: Getty

However, as per Ornstein, Isak still wants to join Liverpool – with no intentions of returning as he views his career at St James’ Park as over – even if he does not move before the transfer window closes.

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The transfer saga involving Newcastle striker Alexander Isak and Liverpool has taken a fresh twist on the eve of the new Premier League season.

 

Isak has been persistently linked with Liverpool through much of the summer.

 

Officially, Liverpool have seen one bid rejected for the Sweden international, believed to be worth £110 million, earlier this months

That is below the asking price of £150 million set by Newcastle, who have thus far been steadfast in their refusal to sell him.

Isak missed the Magpies’ pre-season tour of Newcastle and trained alone at former club Real Sociedad, with manager Eddie Howe stating upon his return that he ‘cannot involve’ the striker in his plans.

Eddie Howe has given an update on Alexander Isak’s Newcastle future.

As a result, a new update has emerged that could blow the whole saga wide open.

 

According to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, Isak has gone ‘on strike’ in an attempt to force a move to Anfield, and will not feature in Newcastle’s opening Premier League game of the season against Aston Villa on Saturday.

It is claimed that the Magpies’ preferred option is for Isak to stay at the club and sign a new contract, though Hope adds that the club haven’t disregarded the potential ‘gamble’ of hoping Isak decides to reintegrate into the squad after September 1 if he isn’t sold.

 

The 25-year-old’s contract at St James’ Park expires in the summer of 2028 and contains no release clause, meaning Newcastle do not have to sell him even if he refuses to play.

 

The Magpies released their list of squad numbers this week, with Isak retaining the number 14 shirt worn by his idol Thierry Henry at Arsenal.

 

In the Swede’s absence, Newcastle only have one natural striker – William Osula – available to play for them against Villa this weekend.

However, it appears more likely that either Anthony Gordon or new signing Anthony Elanga will lead the line.

Elanga is a winger or attacking midfielder by trade but occasionally lined up as a centre forward at Manchester United before making the move to Nottingham Forest, where he departed this summer.

 

Gordon, meanwhile, has played up front for Newcastle in competitive matches before and deputised for Isak throughout

 

Alexander Isak saga takes new twist as Newcastle move opens door for Liverpool transferAlexander Isak saga takes new twist as Newcastle move opens door for Liverpool transfer

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Liverpool may have been give a huge boost in their pursuit of Newcastle United star Alexander Isak just days before the Premier League season begins.

 

With just days until the 2025/26 Premier League gets underway with an opening clash between reigning champions Liverpool and Bournemouth, there are still transfer deals being negotiated.

 

Undoubtedly the biggest ongoing transfer saga revolves around Newcastle striker Isak, who has been strongly linked with a move to Anfield all summer.

 

Despite signing Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike earlier in the window, Liverpool are believed to be eager on signing the Sweden international, who is currently on strike to try and force the move.

 

And now, a new report has revealed another huge development in the Isak transfer saga, and it’s good news for Liverpool.

 

Alexander Isak views his Newcastle United career as over and has no wish to reintegrate. Image: Getty Alexander Isak views his Newcastle United career as over and has no wish to reintegrate. Image: Getty

Alexander Isak views his Newcastle United career as over and has no wish to reintegrate. Image: Getty

Since the start of the window, Newcastle have remained firm that, while they don’t plan on selling Isak, the only way they would consider a transfer would be if they first signed a replacement.

 

Several forwards have been linked with the Magpies over the summer including the likes of Joao Pedro and Benjamin Sesko, but they are yet to bring in a new man up front.

 

But, according to a report from several Portuguese outlets this could be about to change as the Magpies prepare to up their interest in FC Porto’s Samu Aghehowa.

 

A recent report from O Jogo claimed that, despite their interest, Newcastle are yet to make an approach for the 21-year-old, who scored a brace in his side’s league opener against Vitoria Guimaraes last weekend.

 

However, this does not necessarily mean the deal is off, as Jornal de Notícias claimed that the Magpies aren’t willing to give up, after sending a scout to watch the match.

 

Samu Aghehowa scored two goals against Vitoria Guimaraes last weekend.

Samu Aghehowa scored two goals against Vitoria Guimaraes last weekend.

The report further claims that Newcastle are ready to offer around €60-65m (£51.7m-£56m)plus bonuses to Porto, but it remains to be seen if this will be enough considering the striker has a €100m (£86.2m) release clause.

 

However, it’s not all good news as some outlets have claimed that Newcastle’s concerning trend of missing out on their striker targets could be set to continue, due to Aghehowa’s behaivour in the game.

 

Shortly after scoring his goals, Aghehowa pointed to Porto’s badge and appeared to say ‘I’m staying,’ potentially dealing a major blow to Newcastle and therefore to Liverpool.

 

Liverpool’s pursuit of Newcastle star Alexander Isak has taken a surprise twist, a new report has claimed.

 

The Reds saw a bid of £110 million for the 25-year-old striker rejected by the Magpies on Friday.

 

There have been differing reports over whether Liverpool will come back in for the Sweden international, with the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope claiming that Newcastle are still anticipating a second bid.

 

In the meantime, Newcastle have launched a bid, believed to be worth for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko.

 

The Magpies returned from their pre-season tour of Asia on Monday, with Isak having been training alone in Spain.

 

The Swede has been spotted arriving at the club’s training ground as preparations for the new Premier League season continue