Newcastle United

Alexander Isak latest: Eddie Howe reacts to Liverpool's £120m transfer bid & offers zero guarantees striker won't leave Newcastle

Newcastle United reportedly rejected a formal offer from Liverpool on Friday, despite the 25-year-old expressing his desire to leave. The Sweden international has been training away from the club’s pre-season tour, with talks between both clubs ongoing. Amid speculation over the forward's future, manager Eddie Howe has now reacted to the transfer bid.

Newcastle tell Liverpool their asking price for Alexander Isak as Magpies line up Ollie Watkins as potential replacement

Newcastle United have reportedly named their price for Alexander Isak after rejecting Liverpool’s opening offer, with the Magpies demanding £150 million to consider a deal. The Swedish striker is pushing to leave this summer and has been training at former club Real Sociedad. Meanwhile, Newcastle are eyeing Ollie Watkins as a possible replacement if Isak departs.

Newcastle REJECT Liverpool's first official offer for Alexander Isak as Reds step up interest in want-away striker

Newcastle United have reportedly turned down Liverpool’s first official bid for star striker Alexander Isak, despite the 25-year-old expressing his desire to leave. The Sweden international has been training away from the Magpies’ pre-season tour, with talks between both clubs ongoing. Liverpool’s rejected bid reportedly valued the forward at around £120 million.