Newcastle may need to make a major player sale soon, with Liverpool reportedly preparing a second bid for Alexander Isak.

Liverpool have just one week left to complete a deal for Alexander Isak if they hope to bring him in before the summer transfer window shuts.

The uncertainty surrounding Isak’s future appears to be coming to an end, with Liverpool having made only one offer so far — a £110 million bid earlier this month, which Newcastle swiftly turned down.

Trusted sources say that Newcastle will only consider letting Isak go if they can sign a replacement attacker before next Monday’s deadline. Otherwise, they remain firm in their stance that the Swedish striker is not for sale.

Newcastle Anticipating Second Bid After Match vs Liverpool

According to The i Paper, Newcastle are expecting another bid from Liverpool after the two sides meet at St James’ Park tonight. This comes despite earlier suggestions that Liverpool might not return with a second offer after Newcastle’s strong rejection of the first.

Reporter Mark Douglas notes that due to the limited time left in the window, it’s unlikely any new bid would be successful unless Newcastle are able to quickly line up a suitable replacement.

Still, the report also points out that Newcastle’s financial situation under Profit and Sustainability Rules (PSR) may force a major player sale in the near future — whether now or in the January transfer window — even if Isak stays for the rest of the year.

Liverpool May Make One Last Attempt

Unlike their aggressive pursuit of Florian Wirtz earlier this summer, Liverpool have taken a more cautious approach with Isak. After their initial offer was firmly rejected, the club’s owners, FSG, seem to have decided not to return unless they can present an offer Newcastle would find hard to refuse.

Given Newcastle’s insistence that no sale will happen without first securing a replacement, Liverpool would need a significant change in circumstances to finalize a deal this week. That said, there’s still enough time left in the window for Liverpool to make a final push — especially with reports suggesting Isak is open to the move and won’t feature in tonight’s game.

Newcastle may have to make a significant sale to meet PSR requirements, either now or in January. While a deal for Isak before the deadline seems unlikely, it’s not entirely off the table.