Alexander Isak To Return To Newcastle United Training Camp Amid Transfer Saga: Report

Last Updated:August 02, 2025, 21:44 IST

Alexander Isak will rejoin Newcastle United's training after a solo stint at Real Sociedad. Newcastle rejected Liverpool's £110m bid, but Isak remains keen to leave.

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Alexander Isak is expected to return to the UK this week and rejoin Newcastle United’s training setup following a solo stint at his former club Real Sociedad.

The Swedish striker was working individually at the Zubieta training facility in the Basque Country but is now preparing to report back to Newcastle’s base, as per reports from The Athletic.

However, most of the first-team squad, along with manager Eddie Howe, are currently in Asia for the club’s pre-season tour, which includes a high-profile friendly against Tottenham Hotspur in Seoul, South Korea.

Newcastle Reject Liverpool’s £110m Bid

Isak’s return coincides with a major development in his transfer saga.

As first reported by The Athletic, Newcastle recently rejected a formal £110 million bid from Liverpool, who had expressed a strong interest in signing the 24-year-old this summer.

The Merseyside club had initially made an informal approach earlier in July, suggesting they were prepared to go as high as £120 million, but stopped short of matching Newcastle’s valuation, which is believed to be around £150 million.

Despite the significant offer, Newcastle were firm in their stance. Multiple outlets, including BBC Sport, have since confirmed that Liverpool have decided not to return with an improved offer, viewing their first bid as final.

Isak Keen to Leave, Newcastle Eager to Keep Him

While Newcastle have made efforts to persuade Isak to stay — including offering him a new contract with a release clause effective from next summer — the striker’s position has remained unchanged. Sources close to the club suggest Isak has made it clear for some time that he wishes to explore a move away from St James’ Park.

In a further indication of his intentions, Isak was excluded from the squad travelling to Asia for pre-season preparations. Instead, the forward opted to maintain his fitness privately in Spain, away from the spotlight, while continuing discussions around his future.

Newcastle will return to the Champions League this season for the first time in two decades — a compelling prospect for most players, but one that may not be enough to keep Isak, who appears set on a move to a bigger European club.

Newcastle have also attempted to lean on senior squad members to help sway Isak’s decision, but to no avail so far.

Siddarth Sriram

After training in the field of broadcast media, Siddarth, as a sub-editor for News18 Sports, currently dabbles in putting together stories, from across a plethora of sports, onto a digital canvas. His long-term...Read More

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August 02, 2025, 21:44 IST

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