The latest Liverpool transfer news and gossip amid intense speculation around Alexander Isak’s future.
20:04, 30 Aug 2025Updated 21:27, 30 Aug 2025
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe has spoken about Alexander Isak’s future at the club.(Image: Sky Sports Premier League)
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe has dropped a cryptic update on Alexander Isak‘s future, amid ongoing transfer interest from Liverpool. The Reds had an initial £110million bid for the Sweden international turned down this summer – and have yet to go back in with a follow-up approach.
Speculation around Isak continues to spiral after he broke silence on the saga this month. In that statement, he underlined his desire to leave St James’ Park before September 1.
Naturally, that has been THE big topic at Anfield, St James’ Park and beyond with Howe sharing a brief update on Isak during his post-match press conference after tonight’s Premier League game with Leeds.
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He said: “I don’t know, I’m not party to any talks going on.
“I’ve been preparing for this game and you can imagine that’s demanding enough.
“So I will find out like everyone else.”
This week, it was reported that – prior to Liverpool’s dramatic 3-2 win at St James’ Park over Newcastle – co-owner Jamie Reuben and a representative of their majority shareholders, Saudi Arabia’s Private Investment Fund, met with Isak and his entourage in a bid to build bridges, in order to reintegrate him back into the side.
However, it emerged that Isak doubled down on his unhappiness at the club and continued his demand to make a dream move to Liverpool.
Liverpool have, meanwhile, reportedly launched an opening offer for Crystal Palace captain Marc Guehi.
No response from the south Londoners has been forthcoming, but it could be a hectic final 48 hours or so for both Liverpool and their rivals this summer – with the window closing at 7pm on Monday.
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Transfer deadline day is almost upon us and Liverpool still have business to do. It’s already been a busy summer for the Premier League champions but they could still pull off a couple of blockbuster signings as the window comes to a close.
Alexander Isak’s future remains unresolved, with the striker refusing to play or train for Newcastle United. Liverpool remain interested in a deal for the Swede.
Meanwhile, Marc Guehi has been a player of interest all summer and Liverpool could still launch a last-minute deal for the Crystal Palace defender.
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