The Newcastle United striker has been strongly linked with a move to Liverpool this summer.
Ben McCrum
Ben McCrum
Transfer expert Fabrizio Romano has spoken out about Alexander Isak’s potential move to Liverpool ahead of their Premier League clash with Newcastle United.
In the final match of the second week of Premier League fixtures, champions Liverpool travel to St James’ Park on Monday night to face Newcastle United in what many are anticipating could be the best match of the season so far.
With tensions surrounding Newcastle’s star Isak and his potential a move to Anfield highest than ever, many fans anticipate that the atmosphere within St James’ Park could be one of the most intimidating in recent years.
And with just one week before the transfer window closes, Monday’s match could be key to any negotiations regarding Isak over the coming days.
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But before the match kicks off, transfer expert Romano has offered a huge update on the saga surrounding Isak’s potential transfer to Liverpool.
Alexander Isak has been strongly linked with Liverpool this summer. (Image: Getty)Alexander Isak has been strongly linked with Liverpool this summer. (Image: Getty)
Alexander Isak has been strongly linked with Liverpool this summer. (Image: Getty)
As it stands, reports have suggested that Newcastle remain adamant that they will only consider selling their star man if they can sign two new strikers this week, one to replace Isak and another to replace Callum Wilson, who left earlier in the summer.
However, with Liverpool expected to submit a second British record bid in the coming days, Romano has revealed that the saga is far from over.
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Speaking on his YouTube channel, the transfer journalist said: “It’s going to be an important moment because it’s going to close this story between Newcastle and Liverpool and then from Tuesday we will understand more.
“Newcastle hope internally that this week, after the game, Alexander Isak can return to training, they want to convince Isak to be back after the game one Monday.
“Liverpool remain in the same position, they want Isak, they will attack for Isak but it depends on Newcastle, this story completely depends on Newcastle.
“Isak wants to go to Liverpool. Isak wants to play for Liverpool. Liverpool want to go for Isak. Liverpool are prepared to pay. But Newcastle are the ones are decide and they will try their best to keep him.”
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Fabrizio Romano has assured fans that the Isak and Liverpool saga is not over. (Image: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)Fabrizio Romano has assured fans that the Isak and Liverpool saga is not over. (Image: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)
Fabrizio Romano has assured fans that the Isak and Liverpool saga is not over. (Image: Nicolò Campo/LightRocket via Getty Images)
After their opening offer of £110million was rejected at the beginning of August, it is likely that Liverpool will have to pay significantly more if they hope to tempt Newcastle into selling Isak so late in the window.
It is unknown exactly how much the Reds would have to pay to sign the Sweden international, but it is likely that the total package will be at least £130m, smashing the British transfer set by Florian Wirtz’s £116m move to Liverpool earlier this summer.
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Topics: Alexander Isak, Fabrizio Romano, Football, Liverpool, Newcastle United, Premier League, Transfer News, Transfers
Ben McCrum
Ben McCrum
Joelinton aims dig at Alexander Isak and Liverpool ahead of Newcastle clashJoelinton aims dig at Alexander Isak and Liverpool ahead of Newcastle clash
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Joelinton aims dig at Alexander Isak and Liverpool ahead of Newcastle clash
The Newcastle United star has hit out at teammate Alexander Isak ahead of the Premier League meeting with Liverpool.
Newcastle United star Joelinton appears to have hit out at teammate Alexander Isak amid his transfer links with Liverpool.
Although the ongoing transfer window has seen some massive names come to the Premier League, undoubtedly the saga surrounding Isak has been the story of the summer.
The Sweden international has been heavily linked with Premier League champions Liverpool in recent weeks, with both him and the club seeing it as a dream transfer.
With recent reports suggesting that a deal was becoming increasingly unlikely, Isak decided to take matters into his own hands and release a damning statement on social media hitting out at Newcastle.
Although the club later responded to Isak’s claims, Newcastle’s players have largely stayed quiet on the situation, but that hasn’t stopped Joelinton from making his views on the matter known online.
Joelinton appears to have responded to teammate Alexander Isak. Joelinton appears to have responded to teammate Alexander Isak.
Joelinton appears to have responded to teammate Alexander Isak.
Shortly after Isak released his statement on Instagram, Newcastle captain Bruno Guimaraes appeared to react to the controversial story post by sharing an image of himself posted by the Premier League’s Latin America account.
And now, fellow Brazilian international Joelinton has responded to Isak’s recent behaviour by liking a fan post criticising the Newcastle striker.
Posting on Instagram, fan account worflags shared a photo of Newcastle supports, writing: “Idolised and adored. No promises broken by the fans that make this club.
“We deserve better than the destructive path you’ve chosen.
“Newcastle United will never be defeated.”
Almost immediately, fans in the comments noticed that Joelinton had liked the post, suggesting that he too is not happy with how Isak has handled the transfer rumours.
Reacting to the post, one fan wrote: “Big Joe gets it.”
While another commented a rat emoji, writing: “Big Joe knows the score.”
Following Isak’s statement and the response from Newcastle and the star players, tensions couldn’t be any higher going into Liverpool’s trip to St James’ Park on Monday night.
Ahead of the game, Newcastle’s social media team appeared to add fuel to the fire as their shared a pre-match graphic of Joelinton, riling up fans of both clubs in the replies.
As it stands, it remains unclear if Isak will join Liverpool, with reports suggesting that the only way Newcastle will entertain a move will be if they can sign two strikers before the window closes on September 1, and Liverpool are prepared to offer a huge fee.
