Is Isak to Anfield still on?

There seems to be extra occurring between Alexander Isak and Liverpool than meets the attention.

Whereas it stays simply as unlikely as ever, Isak might nonetheless be a part of Liverpool and nothing makes this really feel attainable fairly as a lot because the weird feedback made by Eddie Howe after Newcastle misplaced 4-0 to Celtic on Saturday.

When requested in regards to the resolution to not embrace Isak for the journey to Scotland, Howe stated: “It was my resolution. He travelled to Glasgow with us however I made a decision to ship him dwelling because of the hypothesis round him.

“The very last thing he needed was to be sat within the stand watching – that wasn’t honest to him. However I’m assured he shall be a Newcastle participant come the tip of the window.”

Steve Nicol says what we’re all enthusiastic about the unusual logic behind Howe’s feedback

Liverpool are ready to pay £120m to signal Isak and it seems the results of their strategy are nonetheless reverbrating across the Newcastle camp.

“You would need to assume that Eddie Howe is aware of each step of each second that’s occurring with this case, as a result of it’s large,” the Liverpool legend advised ESPN FC. “It’s crucial factor occurring at Newcastle Soccer Membership.

“So, if Eddie Howe is assured that nothing’s going to occur and he’s not going anyplace, he must be enjoying him, as a result of he has to get him match for the beginning of the season.

“It is senseless that Alexander Isak doesn’t participate on this recreation.

“Possibly he’s been advised that one thing’s occurring and you may’t play him in case he will get injured, that’s what occurs. If Isak performs towards Celtic and will get injured, that’s £150m down the drain. So, there’s positively one thing.”

Certainly Liverpool can’t signal Hugo Ekitike and Alexander Isak?

Fabrizio Romano studies right this moment that Liverpool and Eintracht Frankfurt have a “deal in place” for the switch of Hugo Ekitike. The deal is value €95m (£82m) – if all – add-ons are triggered.

Liverpool have already agreed private phrases with the striker on a six-year contract legitimate till 2031.

?? BREAKING: Hugo Ekitike to Liverpool, right here we go!

Deal in place for price over €90m for the French striker to affix from Eintracht Frankfurt, probably reaching €95m.

Six 12 months deal for Ekitike, legitimate till June 2031; he solely needed Liverpool transfer.

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– Fabrizio Romano (@fabrizioromano) July 20, 2025

However, certainly – even regardless of the foolish spending this summer time – Liverpool can’t signal each Ekitike and Isak?

The one a part of me that believes it’s attainable is the a part of me that previously believed Liverpool’s switch exercise would decelerate after spending £100m up entrance to signal Florian Wirtz.

Liverpool do have numerous gross sales that may stability the books significantly but when a deal for Isak does occur, the Reds shall be beneath large exterior strain to win the lot subsequent season.