Alexander Isak wants to join Liverpool from Newcastle United
Alexander Isak wants to join Liverpool from Newcastle United
Hello and welcome to our live Liverpool coverage on Wednesday, August 20th.
The Reds have under a fortnight to conclude their business in the summer transfer window -
Liverpool had a bid rejected for Isak but the Newcastle United striker is determined to get his dream move to Anfield.
On Tuesday night, in a statement uploaded to his Instagram account after he decided against attending the PFA Awards.
He spoke of “broken promises” and “trust being lost”, meaning that his time at Newcastle “can't continue.” The Magpies have since released their own statement on the situation.
Liverpool are determined not to be held to ransom by Newcastle’s £150million asking price and it remains to be seen if that stance will change in light of the latest developments.
while Ibrahima Konate’s future also needs to be resolved with the centre-back into the final year of his contract.
Stay with the ECHO’s Liverpool live blog for all the latest transfer rumours, news and opinion…
Newcastle United claim that they do not 'foresee' conditions for a sale to be met which would see Alexander Isak leave the club.
In a statement, the club said: "We are clear in response that Alex remains under contract and that no commitment has ever been made by a club official that Alex can leave Newcastle United this summer.
"We want to keep our best players, but we also understand players have their own wishes and we listen to their views. As explained to Alex and his representatives, we must always take into consideration the best interests of Newcastle United, the team and our supporters in all decisions and we have been clear that the conditions of a sale this summer have not transpired.
"We do not foresee those conditions being met.
"This is a proud football club with proud traditions and we strive to retain our family feel. Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his teammates."
Alexander Isak. (Image: Photo by Mehmet Futsi/Anadolu via Getty Images)
Hello and welcome to the ECHO's live Liverpool coverage on Wendesday, August 20th.
It's already been a busy morning with the Alexander Isak transfer saga taking a fresh twist. and it remains to be seen whether Liverpool will make a second move.
We'll have all the latest on that and plenty more throughout the day.
Alexander Isak of Newcastle United (Image: Getty Images)