Liverpool has seen an opening offer of £ 120 million for Alexander Isak rejected by Newcastle and they are now preparing a second bid for the 25-year-old striker
Liverpool prepares a second bid for Alexander Isak after Newcastle has rejected an offer worth £ 120 million including add-ons. Isak is enthusiastic about a move by St James' Park this summer and did not participate in Newcastle during their pre-season tour through South Korea.
Instead, the 25-year-old has only trained in the facilities of his former club Real Sociedad while his future has been resolved. However, Newcastle does not want to lose their Star Striker after he scored 23 Premier League goals last season.
They are supposed to appreciate Isak at around £ 150 million, but Sky Sports reports that Newcastle will not punish a sale unless they have drawn up a replacement, even if they receive an offer that corresponds to their appreciation.
It is claimed that Liverpool prepares a new bid, but a deal is 'subject to finding replacements in Newcastle'. RB Leipzig star Benjamin Sesko has been disputed as a potential replacement for Isak, but Manchester United is also interested in the 22-year-old.
“He is still our player,” said Newcastle -Baas Eddie Howe when he asked him to the future of Isak earlier this week. “He contracted us. We have checked to a certain extent what the next one is for him. I would like to believe that all options are still available to us.
“My wish is that he will stay, but that is not in my complete control. My wish is that he will stay and we will see him play again next year.”
When asked if he had discussed the situation with club heads, Howe replied: “No, I didn't do that. Especially for the fact that I have traveled and today we worked on the training for this afternoon.
“With these journeys they are always so intense. Of course I have contact with the people I have to have contact at home at home, but it is a very minimal contact when you are gone.
“It is an important time for us. There is a lot to take. We have to bring in the right type of player. We do not have to act out of character and have to work how we always have in the window. That is in a strategic way.
“If the right player is not available for us for the right price, then we cannot do the deals. Everything must fall in line. We want to add depth and quality to the areas we have identified. We can get fingers crossed.”