
Alexander Isak and Mehrdad Ghodoussi (Photo by George Wood, Stu Forster/Getty Images)
Liverpool remain in pole position for the transfer of Alexander Isak, with the Swedish striker’s relationship with Newcastle United considered “completely broken”.
CaughtOffside have consulted multiple sources in the industry, speaking anonymously to protect relationships, to try to gain as much understanding as possible on the state of this potential transfer deal.
There has been a public war of words in recent days between Isak and Newcastle, with the player remaining determined to get out of St James’ Park for his dream move to Liverpool.
The 25-year-old started by releasing a statement on Instagram on Tuesday night, hitting out at Newcastle over broken promises.
What’s gone wrong between Alexander Isak and Newcastle?
Explaining the precise meaning behind Isak’s words, one well-placed source told CaughtOffside that this related to both a new contract for the player himself, and Newcastle’s general transfer plans.
“Isak says he was promised a new contract and a pay rise, but those talks collapsed after the ownership change,” our source said.
Alexander Isak in action for Newcastle against Everton last season (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)
“Former sporting director Paul Mitchell ended negotiations, leaving Isak disappointed both financially and in terms of the club’s sporting direction.
“He expected serious investment in the squad and infrastructure to compete at the top, but those plans never materialized.”
The ownership and general regime change seems to have had a key role here, with Newcastle now seen as being unable or unwilling to fulfil promises made by Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi.
Another source backed this up, and described the player’s relationship with the club as “completely broken”.
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