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Alexander Isak has made it clear he wants to leave Newcastle United, with the Sweden international eyeing a move to Premier League champions Liverpool before the transfer window closes on September 1.
BBC Sport reports that multiple sources close to Alexander Isak, 24, confirm his ambition to join Liverpool, despite Newcastle United rejecting a staggering £110 million offer from the Reds earlier this month.
Liverpool, at the time, suggested they were ready to walk away from negotiations, but Isak’s stance may yet revive talks.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe fuelled speculation after the Magpies’ 2-1 pre-season defeat to Atletico Madrid, admitting “everything is in play” regarding the striker’s future.
However, he also stressed it was “clear” he cannot involve Isak in his current plans. That decision means the club’s 27-goal top scorer from last season is expected to miss Saturday’s Premier League opener against Aston Villa.
Isak’s summer has been far from straightforward. A “minor” thigh injury kept him out of Newcastle’s tour of the Far East, and he trained separately at former club Real Sociedad before quietly returning to Tyneside last week.
With three years still left on his contract, Newcastle’s reluctance to sell remains strong but their inability to land a replacement could be the bigger hurdle.
The Magpies have endured a frustrating striker hunt, losing out on Liam Delap to Chelsea, Benjamin Sesko to Manchester United, and Hugo Ekitike, who ironically joined Liverpool.
Their interest has now turned to Brentford’s Yoane Wissa, who left the Bees’ pre-season camp in Portugal in July in search of a move.
Wissa has since returned to training after “constructive talks” with Brentford head coach Keith Andrews, yet remains eager to join Howe’s project if a deal can be struck.
In defence, Newcastle are close to completing the signing of AC Milan centre-back Malick Thiaw. The 23-year-old German is expected to fly into the North East on Sunday night to seal a £34.62 million switch to St James’ Park.
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