Newcastle United have yet to agree a deal to sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool.
Liverpool have been offered three alternative options to sign ahead of the transfer window shutting - but their only target remains Alexander Isak, reports suggest.
Italian journalist Fabrizio Romano has claimed that the Reds have the chance to turn their attention elsewhere amid a protracted saga but are optimistic they can sign Isak from Newcastle ahead of Monday’s 7pm deadline.
Isak has told the Mapgies he will not play for the club again, having not been training with the club for several weeks and has missed their opening three games of the 2025-26 season. The striker scored 27 goals for Newcastle last season, including the winner in the Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool, yet wants a move to Anfield.
The Reds had a £110 million bid rejected for Isak earlier this month. While there have been suggestions a £130 million deal has been agreed ahead of the transfer window closing tomorrow, those reports appear slightly premature.
However, the Premier League champions - who earned a dramatic 3-2 win over Newcastle earlier this week - are hopeful that Isak can make the move to Merseyside. Romano said on his YouTube channel: “Alexander Isak, contacts again today. All sources involved from Liverpool, Newcastle and the player's side deny a deal has been done. It's not about the game, it's not about Liverpool or Newcastle playing, it's not agreed. But I can confirm optimism at Liverpool remains. Liverpool have not activated any other option offered because, this week, three players have been offered to Liverpool - really important players.
“Liverpool keep saying they are optimistic. The story to get Alexander Isak remains absolutely on but it's not done. But Liverpool sources maintain optimism. Liverpool are still confident and Alexander Isak is absolutely not changing his mind.”
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