Open War: Alexander Isak Refuses to Play with Newcastle

The Swedish forward confronts the board and refuses to rejoin the group, the club continues to reject offers

Héctor Andreu | 12 Aug 2025 | 15.20
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Isak tightens the rope with Newcastle, wants to sign with Liverpool / EstadioDeportivo
Isak tightens the rope with Newcastle, wants to sign with Liverpool / EstadioDeportivo

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Alexander Isak has decided to push his situation with Newcastle United to the limit. The Swedish forward, a key piece in the team's offensive scheme in recent seasons, has taken a strong stance: he will not wear the jersey of the 'Magpies' until his future is resolved.

According to reports in recent weeks, his main desire is to move to Liverpool, a club that has already made a lucrative proposal to secure his services, although St James' Park's team is still unwilling to sit down and negotiate.

The tension between the player and the board has been ongoing for weeks. Newcastle insists that Isak is not on the market and will continue to be a fundamental part of the project. In fact, the club rejected an offer of 140 million euros from Anfield, convinced that they cannot find a reliable replacement in this same summer. However, the striker's stance is firm, and he has decided to press for his departure.

According to 'The Athletic,' Isak has informed Eddie Howe and the sporting staff that he will not return to training or be available for the first match of the Premier League. With this gesture, he aims to make it clear that he does not intend to remain linked to the club and that his priority is to make a move to a team with higher title aspirations.

Liverpool offered 140 million euros for Isak

In Liverpool, his potential arrival is generating great excitement. Jürgen Klopp sees in Isak an ideal profile to enhance the 'Reds' attack and complement stars like Mohamed Salah and Darwin Núñez. The Anfield board is willing to continue negotiations, although they remain cautious in the face of Newcastle's initial refusal.

This standoff is reminiscent of other recent cases in European football, where a player uses his media influence and performance to force a transfer. In this scenario, Newcastle's fans are divided: some believe that a professional should respect his contract, while others think it is preferable to sell him now and reinvest the money in strengthening the team.

The media pressure and Isak's firm stance could tip the scales. While the club is not in urgent need of funds, they know that retaining a disgruntled player can affect the atmosphere in the dressing room and performance in the season. Moreover, the transfer market still offers room to find replacements, though few with the level and potential of the Swedish international.

For now, the tug-of-war continues. The player maintains his decision to not play for Newcastle, Liverpool remains interested, and time is ticking. The outcome will depend on whether the 'Magpies' concede to the pressure or manage to convince the striker to reconsider. What is certain is that the Alexander Isak saga promises to be one of the major talking points of the summer in the Premier League.

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