Don't worry - Alexander Isak is COMING

It’s been reported that Newcastle have turned down Liverpool’s first formal approach in discussions for Alexander Isak.

David Ornstein broke cover on Friday afternoon - announcing that the Reds’ opening gambit had been rejected.

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It follows days of speculation in which it was reckoned that a bid was imminent.

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Liverpool had earlier sent an informal enquiry to Newcastle over the availability of the 25-year-old Swede.

Isak unwilling to stay with Newcastle

The forward has made it plain he wants to leave St. James’ Park this summer. Newcastle were hoping that their star attraction would be willing to sign a new contract - with his current terms extending until 2028.

But Isak told the club he is NOT interested in a pay rise - and instead was seeking an immediate exit.

Isak did not travel with Eddie Howe’s squad for their preseason tour to Asia - citing a minor thigh injury - and has been training at Real Sociedad’s facilities while he awaits a move.

Don't let this rejection fool you

Liverpool of course are right there for Isak - with sporting director Richard Hughes having the striker top of his list of potential recruits.

The club are aware it would take a British record fee to land Isak - and right now it might be assumed that Newcastle won’t let it happen.

But don’t let this first rejection fool you.

It took Liverpool around FOUR attempts before Bayer Leverkusen were convinced to sell Florian Wirtz. The Germans told Liverpool ‘No’ time and again until Richard Hughes conjured a bid guaranteeing £100m down and another £16m in add-ons.

That deal was never in doubt - despite the rejections. It was just a case of the two sides meeting in the middle.

Newcastle WILL shake hands at £135m

Similar is now transpiring over Isak.

It was reported a couple of days ago by Edu Burgos of Diario AS that Liverpool would send an opening bid of over £120m. Newcastle value Isak at around £150m - and it’s been suggested a deal could well be done around the £135m mark.

So in that regard things are perfectly on track. Liverpool would never have expected their opening offer to convince Newcastle to sell - and the Geordies must be seen to be doing all they can to prevent losing Isak.

Split the difference between £120m and £150m and you end up around the £135m mark.

You might well see Liverpool turned away a couple of more times before Newcastle shake hands over this deal. But make no mistake. This is not a “No” from Newcastle; it’s merely a “Not yet”.

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