Newcastle United and Alexander Isak both want a solution for the murky situation they have created. Also, Liverpool want a solution so that they can focus on other targets.
Time is running out for all parties involved in this situation. However, for Newcastle, the situation is clear. They will only let Isak leave if Newcastle can find a replacement for the Swede.
However, finding a replacement for Isak has been a struggle for the Magpies. After securing Champions League football, Newcastle never expected such a string of rejection from key targets.
Newcastle were looking for a replacement for Isak from the beginning of the transfer window. However, the likes of Viktor Gyokeres, Hugo Ekitike, and Benjamin Sesko have all rejected them.
That is why Newcastle are resisting the Alexander Isak to Liverpool deal. They want to make sure they have a replacement ready before they can negotiate with Liverpool.
Eddie Howe had identified an ideal replacement for Alexander Isak, and Newcastle also placed a £40 million bid for the striker. But his club has rejected that bid.
According to David Ornstein, Brentford have rejected Newcastle’s offer for Yoane Wissa. The striker is eager to move to Newcastle.
That is why Wissa is taking desperate measures to seal the Newcastle move. However, Brentford are taking the same stance as Newcastle are doing with Isak.
Brentford are trying to sign a replacement for Yoane Wissa before they can let the 28-year-old leave.
This rejection will have serious implications for the Alexander Isak to Liverpool deal.
🚨 EXCL: Brentford turn down latest offer from Newcastle United for Yoane Wissa. Bid worth £35m + £5m rejected & #BrentfordFC sources insist target price on 28yo striker never given to anyone. DR Congo int’l determined to secure #NUFC switch @TheAthleticFC https://t.co/ei3ef8r6uP
— David Ornstein (@David_Ornstein) August 20, 2025
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