A trusted journalist has now stated that Liverpool are very unlikely to land Alexander Isak during the current transfer window.
The Newcastle forward stirred controversy midweek by claiming that the club had broken certain “promises” made to him—an allegation the club quickly denied, releasing a statement insisting that no such commitment to let him leave had been made.
Following this, manager Eddie Howe acknowledged that he and Isak had discussions about the striker’s future toward the end of last season—remarks that caught the attention of many Liverpool supporters.
Isak’s move to Liverpool appears doubtful now
In his latest Inside Football newsletter for The Independent, Miguel Delaney explained that Newcastle had initially been open to handling Isak’s situation with flexibility. However, their stance has reportedly shifted due to what they see as the player’s attempts to push for a transfer.
Delaney wrote:
“Players often push for moves because, as one source put it, ‘they know it usually works.’ Clubs don’t want disruptive figures in the dressing room, and will often prioritize getting full value in return. That’s why we’re seeing similar behavior from players like Brentford’s Yoane Wissa.
“Although often called ‘player power,’ this approach stems from how little control players actually have. They only get short windows of leverage—something Isak might realize if he’s still at Newcastle on September 2.”
Delaney continued:
“Isak’s mistake was turning what had been a mostly business-like situation into something more emotional. Newcastle were initially open to being reasonable, but now their pride has been wounded. At this point, a move to Liverpool seems highly unlikely.”
Liverpool running out of time to secure the striker
Isak’s push for a departure may ultimately backfire. It’s easy to see why Newcastle would be reluctant to part with a prolific striker who scored 27 goals last season and has 62 in 109 appearances for the club—especially when he’s trying to force the move on his terms.
On the flip side, Liverpool are reportedly willing to pay around £120 million for the Swede (per Ben Jacobs), but that valuation could drop if Isak’s form dips or he remains sidelined.
There’s also the risk of unrest within the squad if the club keeps a player who clearly wants out, potentially affecting team morale.
With the transfer window closing in just over a week, Liverpool’s chances of signing Isak are fading. Newcastle, meanwhile, remain firm in their refusal to be pressured by the striker’s actions.
Still, the situation remains fluid—and until the deadline passes, Liverpool haven’t completely given up hope. The saga is far from over.
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