Online Reporter
NEWCASTLE United have rejected an opening offer from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak.
The Magpies value the Sweden international at about £150 million, with the Reds’ offer falling below that figure.
There has been no confirmation as to the level of Liverpool’s bid but there are reports it is worth £110 million plus add-ons.
Isak was left out of the Newcastle squad for their pre-season tour of Asia as he wants to explore a move away — despite the club qualifying for this season’s Champions League.
The bid from Liverpool has been lodged while Isak trains alone at former club Real Sociedad, amid continued uncertainty around his future.
The 25-year-old joined Newcastle in a £60 million move from La Liga club Real Sociedad in 2022.
BBC Sport reported in July that Liverpool were considering a move for Isak worth up to £130 million.
Newcastle have maintained he is not for sale this summer, but that has not prevented Liverpool from taking a major interest.
The Premier League champions made an approach to Newcastle last month and have now lodged an official bid.
It remains to be seen whether Liverpool will make an improved bid for Isak, but manager Arne Slot is very keen to add the striker to his squad before the new season.
Timeline of Isak transfer saga
25 May 2025: Alexander Isak finishes 2024-25 season as Newcastle’s top scorer with 27 goals in 42 appearances
19 July 2025: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says Isak will “absolutely” be on the club’s pre-season tour of the far-east after the Swede missed a 4-0 friendly defeat by Celtic with a thigh injury
23 July 2025: Liverpool sign striker Hugo Ekitike in £69 million deal from Eintracht Frankfurt
24 July 2025: Isak is left out of Newcastle’s squad for their pre-season tour with a “minor thigh injury”
24 July 2025: Isak expresses desire to explore move away from Newcastle
28 July 2025: Sources tell BBC Sport that Liverpool remain keen on signing Isak, despite the arrival of Ekitike
29 July 2025: Howe says Newcastle are yet to receive any offers for Isak
31 July 2025: Isak trains alone at former club Real Sociedad
1 August 2025: Newcastle reject Liverpool’s opening offer for the Sweden international . – BBC Sport
