Liverpool is still considering a bid for Alexander Isak, and Newcastle United is reportedly upset about having to wait for the striker. As the Reds rearrange their attacking options in preparation for the upcoming Premier League season, Isak has become a top target.
The player missed Newcastle’s friendly against Celtic earlier this month and the team’s current Far East tour because of a minor thigh injury, which has prevented him from playing for Newcastle this preseason.
Liverpool has been a longtime admirer of Isak, and the Magpies are under growing pressure to keep him off the market this summer.
Furthermore, according to reports in the North East’s The Chronicle, Newcastle executives are now upset about Liverpool’s ongoing interest in Isak without a formal offer having been made.
They think that before placing a bid, the Reds must wait to raise money through the sale of forward players. This week, Luis Diaz paid £65 million to join Bayern Munich, while Harvey Elliott, Federico Chiesa, and Darwin Nunez may be sold.
Isak has reportedly told Newcastle’s management that he is open to a new challenge outside of St. James’ Park, which is why he wants to move to Liverpool.
Newcastle is reportedly getting ready for life after Isak by pursuing RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, despite their dissatisfaction with the current state of affairs.
Yoane Wissa of Brentford is another player the Magpies are interested in, but the London team has not yet indicated that they would let the attacker leave. Last week, Liverpool beat them to the signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.
Isak, who is currently with Newcastle in South Korea, has been spotted working with a personal trainer in San Sebastian. According to Spanish media, the 25-year-old has returned to the Real Sociedad training ground to continue getting ready for the upcoming season.
Additionally, the League Cup winners anticipate having the player available for their home friendly matches against Atletico Madrid and Espanyol the following weekend.