Newcastle United will do everything in their power to stop Alexander Isak joining Liverpool.
The Reds are interested in signing the 25-year-old, and so they should be. After all, Alexander Isak is one of the best strikers in world football.
However, Newcastle do not want to sell Isak. Nor should they, as they are sound financially with regards to PSR and he has a contract until 2028.
While Liverpool’s interest in the Swedish striker is infuriating for Toon fans, it is Newcastle United that are in the position of strength. And that position may have only grown stronger based on what is about to happen at Anfield.
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Liverpool set to sell Newcastle United target Jarell Quansah
Liverpool’s 2025 summer transfer plans are moving at a rapid pace, in terms of both incomings and outgoings.
There is about to be a major sale on Merseyside, with Jarell Quansah set to join Bayer Leverkusen for an initial fee of £30million.
That should be of interest at St James’ Park, as Quansah was a target for Newcastle. The 22-year-old was on the Magpies’ list of centre-back options, but is taking his talents to the Bundesliga.
While ordinarily that would be a blow, it could actually prove to be a blessing for Newcastle United.
Liverpool could have offered Quansah to Newcastle United to help their Alexander Isak pursuit
Newcastle value Isak at £150million, which would make him the third most expensive transfer in history. There is no way that Liverpool are going to pay that amount.
In order to bring the price down, you would assume they would offer Newcastle United a player in exchange. For example, they could have offered £100million plus Quansah. That would give the Magpies a huge financial boost, while also solving their centre-back problem.
However, Liverpool are sending Quansah to Bayer Leverkusen instead. It might be fanciful thinking, but perhaps it is a hint that Isak moving to Merseyside simply is not going to happen.
Offering someone like Quansah in exchange would have reduced the financial outlay required to sign Isak, yet that is an option Liverpool are not taking. Either they believe they are capable of buying Isak without offering someone in exchange, or a deal is simply not happening.
