Liverpool Leading To Alexander Isak, Just Submit An Official Offer And Sell Luis Diaz

Alexander Isak has a great chance of joining Liverpool (Instagram/@nufc).

JAKARTA - Alexander Isak is open to a possible move from Newcastle United this summer. Liverpool will be the leading candidate to sign the forward if he is available.

Previously, Newcastle consistently emphasized their reluctance to release the player.

However, he was then not included in the squad containing 30 players for the club's pre-season tour to Singapore and South Korea.

The 25-year-old, who was recruited for 63 million pounds from Real Sociedad in August 2022, also missed a 0-4 defeat in a friendly against Celtic in Glasgow.

Initially, Manager Eddie Howe said that Isak was sidelined due to a mild thigh injury. However, he also did not deny the reason for sending Isak back to Newcastle because of concerns that he would be affected by speculation about his future.

Newcastle has indeed insisted throughout the summer that Isak - who still has a three-year contract remaining at St James' Park - is not available for transfer.

However, ESPN's report states that an offer of 150 million pounds (Rp 3.3 billion) could encourage clubs to change their stance.

Moreover, the Swedish National Team player has also informed The Magpies of his desire to leave this summer.

"Alexander Isak told Newcastle that he plans to explore the move this summer."

"Isak did not take part in the pre-season tour because he was open to a new chapter in his career, a concrete option to leave," wrote Fabrizio Romano, a European football transfer expert.

Liverpool had expressed interest in signing the striker last week before being rejected by Newcastle officials.

After failing to achieve progress in their efforts to recruit Isak, Liverpool did shift their focus to Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.

The Reds finally finalized a 69 million deal plus a 10 million bonus for the French driver on Wednesday, July 23, 2025.

However, in fact Liverpool didn't stop there. In the midst of Isak's desire to move forward, they advanced again.

It remains now that the Reds must submit an official offer to Newcastle and sell Luis Diaz who is being approached by Bayern Munich.

"Thistricer remains Liverpool's target this summer even after recruiting Ekitike. It all depends on Newcastle."

"If Newcastle opens the door for players who want to leave and Liverpool sells Luis Diaz, the Reds can make an official offer after a direct contact made 10 days ago to show concrete interest," said Fabrizio Romano.

Isak's chance at Liverpool was also great considering that Al Hilal, who also showed his degree, had not yet held concrete talks.

If he goes to Anfield, he will become a new player recruited by Arne Slot after Jeremie Frimpong, Florian Wirtz, and Milos Kerkez.

Well, Newcastle needs to go back to looking for a replacement. So far, they are also monitoring top strikers on the transfer market with plans for an immediate transfer, after losing Ekitike who prefers Liverpool.