Alexander Isak Back at Newcastle as Liverpool Transfer Drama Takes Shocking Turn

Alexander Isak Back at Newcastle as Liverpool Transfer Drama Takes Shocking Turn

Liverpool are said to be prepared to restart talks for Alexander Isak despite the coveted striker having rejoined Newcastle United's training sessions in recent times.

The current Premier League title holders are known admirers of Isak. Arne Slot's team saw their £110 million ($146.1 million) proposal for the Swedish forward firmly rejected by Newcastle on Friday and had apparently decided against making another approach until the Magpies secured an adequate replacement.

Nevertheless, as Newcastle advance their pursuit of RB Leipzig's Benjamin Šeško, Liverpool may attempt another approach.

Multiple sources suggest that the Reds are preparing a second offer and the Daily Mail goes as far as indicating that this enhanced bid will surpass the British transfer record established by Florian Wirtz's £116 million ($154.1 million) switch to Liverpool earlier this summer.

Liverpool had allegedly floated the possibility of a £120 million ($161.4 million) move for Isak during preliminary discussions with Newcastle last month, which explains why their modest offer caught many at St. James' Park off guard. Eddie Howe's squad are believed to rate their star player at £150 million ($199.2 million) though might be more willing to enter discussions with Liverpool should they complete Šeško's acquisition as his successor.

Isak's evident eagerness to relocate to Merseyside this summer had been portrayed as another element favoring Liverpool's cause. The 25-year-old was so determined to depart that he resorted to individual training sessions with his previous club Real Sociedad—a development that manager Howe only learned about through media reports.

Nevertheless, the prolific forward has now returned to Tyneside and is expected to rejoin Newcastle's training regime before the fast-approaching new Premier League season, according to The Athletic.

The implications for Isak's future remain uncertain. Newcastle had earlier identified Hugo Ekitiké this summer as a companion—not a substitute—for the Swede and could potentially deploy him alongside Šeško in a two-striker formation. However, a significantly improved offer from Liverpool will undoubtedly challenge Newcastle's determination.