A departure from Newcastle United has been quietly developing for months, and as we reported last week on Flashscore, there has been underlying tension.
Newcastle’s unwillingness to meet the striker’s new contract demands has opened the door - and now Liverpool is preparing to take advantage of it.
Luis Diaz’s decision to join Bayern Munich has changed the narrative. It’s no longer about whether Liverpool needs a forward; it’s about who they will sign - and Isak is quickly becoming the favored option.
Sources indicate that this transfer saga extends back further than many might think. At the beginning of last season, Isak anticipated progress in his contract negotiations. Instead, Newcastle awarded Anthony Gordon a new contract that significantly increased his pay.
This did not go unnoticed in the locker room. Isak continued to earn approximately £110,000 a week, while even fellow forward Callum Wilson was receiving a higher salary.
The situation with Gordon was pivotal, as Isak’s camp was left somewhat taken aback. It altered their perception of the club’s direction for him, and since then, a quiet discontent has emerged.
In recent weeks, contract negotiations have not progressed well from the club's standpoint.
It is believed that this friction could have been avoided had Newcastle taken action sooner. The damage seems to be done.
Liverpool has shown interest, and an official offer is likely forthcoming.
Newcastle does not plan to sell unless the offer is substantial - but Isak is not participating with the squad during pre-season, and insiders claim his attention is already elsewhere. He views Liverpool as the opportunity he has been waiting for.
A new British transfer record will likely need to be established for this to occur. Florian Wirtz’s £116.5 million transfer to Bayer Leverkusen is the current standard, but sources close to the matter believe this will not pose a barrier.
Liverpool is prepared to invest again… and Isak is prepared to depart.
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