Alexander Isak Eyes Liverpool Move After Newcastle Contract Talks Collapse

‎Over the weekend, it became evident that Alexander Isak is heavily intent on moving to Liverpool.

‎A departure from Newcastle United has been quietly in the works for several months, and as we previously reported on Sportxparte, there has been underlying tension behind the scenes.

‎Newcastle’s refusal to meet new contract demands for the striker has left the door open and now Liverpool are preparing to walk through it.

‎Luis Diaz’s agreement to join Bayern Munich has changed the narrative. The focus has moved from whether Liverpool needs a forward to who they will target, with Isak quickly emerging as a leading candidate.

‎Sources indicate that this transfer story dates back further than many realize. At the beginning of last season, Isak anticipated his contract negotiations would advance, but instead, Newcastle awarded Anthony Gordon a new deal, elevating him financially and shifting the landscape.

‎Inside the dressing room, it did not go unnoticed. Isak remained on a deal worth around £110,000 a week and even fellow forward Callum Wilson was earning more.

‎The timing of Gordon’s deal was notable, as it caught Isak’s representatives somewhat off guard. It altered their perception of Newcastle’s long-term plans for him, leading to a subtle sense of unrest.

‎In recent weeks, negotiations over a new contract have not progressed smoothly from the club’s perspective.

‎It is believed that this strain might have been preventable had Newcastle moved sooner, but now, the damage seems to be done.

‎Liverpool’s interest has been registered and an official bid is likely coming.

‎Newcastle have no intention to sell unless the numbers are huge, but Isak is not currently working with the squad in pre-season, and insiders say his focus is already elsewhere. He sees Liverpool as the step he has been waiting for.

‎A new British transfer record will probably need to be set to facilitate the move. Currently, Florian Wirtz’s £116.5 million transfer to Bayer Leverkusen holds the benchmark, but those close to the situation believe this will not pose an obstacle.

‎Liverpool is prepared to invest again, and Isak is prepared to make the move.