Liverpool Fans Say Isak Chase Over After Samu Gesture
Liverpool fans have decided the Alexander Isak saga is ‘done’ and dusted after a fresh development in Newcastle’s pursuit of a new striker.
Having allowed Darwin Nunez and Luis Diaz to leave, the Reds have been desperate to bring in the Swede and had a £110 million bid instantly rejected by the Magpies – who are adamant that he is not for sale.
Despite returning to the Champions League, Newcastle have endured a frustrating transfer window which has seen them miss out on a number of targets – including Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko.
They still continue to be linked with a plethora of strikers and last week David Ornstein of The Athletic reported that Newcastle were considering a move for Porto striker Samu Aghehowa.
The 21-year-old, who was previously close to joining Chelsea before the move fell through at the last hurdle, scored 27 goals in all competitions in his debut season in Portugal.
Newcastle admire the Spain international but he appeared to respond to speculation about his future on Monday night when he bagged a brace against Vitoria SC.
Celebrating one of his strikes, Samu kissed the Porto badge and then pointed to the floor as if to suggest that will be staying at Estadio de Dragao.
Samu celebrated by kissing the badge. Image: Sport TV
Samu celebrated by kissing the badge. Image: Sport TV
In response, one user on X said: “I’m gonna take a wild guess and say he’s not going anywhere.”
A second commented: “Newcastle got my man kissing the badge.”
A third wrote: “Pretty clear he’s staying at Porto then. That’s Isak staying surely
A fourth added: We are doomed. Newcastle has zero pull that cele.”
A Newcastle fan summarised: “Samu goal and celebration tonight…. Kissing the Porto badge and pointing to the ground saying ‘I’m staying here!’.
“I would suggest putting any remaining lingering thoughts about signing this kid right to the back of your mind.”
David Ornstein’s Alexander Isak update
Newcastle not getting a new No.9 makes them less likely to sell talisman Isak and Howe appeared optimistic that the situation would be resolved with the former Real Sociedad man being integrated back in.
The Alexander Isak saga has dominated headlines this summer. Image: Getty
The Alexander Isak saga has dominated headlines this summer. Image: Getty
However, as per Ornstein, Isak still wants to join Liverpool – with no intentions of returning as he views his career at St James’ Park as over – even if he does not move before the transfer window closes.
Newcastle Issue Final Ultimatum to Liverpool Target Isak
Newcastle issue final ultimatum to Alexander Isak hours after Liverpool’s defeat in Community ShieldNewcastle issue final ultimatum to Alexander Isak hours after Liverpool’s defeat in Community Shield
Updated 12:59 11 Aug 2025 GMT+1Published 12:51 11 Aug 2025 GMT+1
Newcastle issue final ultimatum to Alexander Isak hours after Liverpool’s defeat in Community Shield
The Anfield club have already had a bid rejected for the striker this summer.
Newcastle United have reportedly issued a final transfer ultimatum to unsettled striker Alexander Isak just hours after admirers Liverpool lost the Community Shield.
Isak, who still has three years left on his current deal at St James’ Park, has expressed a desire to make a move away from the Magpies after his best season for the club – where he scored 27 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions.
Isak was part of the side which beat Liverpool in last season’s Carabao Cup final and he also helped the club finish fifth in the Premier League, with the Magpies set to play Champions League football this season.
Isak first joined Newcastle back in 2022 for a reported club record fee of £63m from Spanish side Real Sociedad and has netted 62 goals in 109 games across three seasons since then.
But the Sweden international did not feature for Newcastle on the club’s pre-season tour in Asia after expressing a desire to move to pastures new.
Premier League champions Liverpool are keen to bring Isak to Anfield and reportedly had a bid worth £110m rejected by Newcastle at the start of August.
Liverpool have had a busy summer transfer window with plenty of ins and outs at Anfield for Arne Slot’s second season in charge.
Alexander Isak has been handed a final transfer ultimatum by Newcastle just hours after Liverpool’s Community Shield defeat. (Image: Getty)Alexander Isak has been handed a final transfer ultimatum by Newcastle just hours after Liverpool’s Community Shield defeat. (Image: Getty)
Alexander Isak has been handed a final transfer ultimatum by Newcastle just hours after Liverpool’s Community Shield defeat. (Image: Getty)
More than £250m has been spent so far this summer by Liverpool on signing Bayer Leverkusen duo Florian Wirtz and Jeremie Frimpong, Milos Kerkez from Bournemouth, Valencia’s Giorgi Mamardashvili and Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt.
While so far Trent Alexander-Arnold, Jarell Quansah, Luis Diaz, Tyler Morton, Darwin Nunez, and Caoimhin Kelleher have all moved on.
Liverpool started the new campaign with a defeat to Crystal Palace in the Community Shield on Sunday, losing the season’s curtain raiser on penalties at Wembley.
Ekitike put Liverpool ahead at Wembley before Jean-Philippe Mateta’s penalty got the Eagles level, before Frimpong put the Merseyside club back in front.
Ismaila Sarr netted Palace’s second equaliser in the second half as the encounter went to a penalty shootout following a 2-2 draw.
And Palace won 3-2 on penalties after goalkeeper Dean Henderson saved from Harvey Elliott and Alexis Mac Allister, while Mo Salah blazed his spot kick over.
Isak is currently training alone (Image: Getty)Isak is currently training alone (Image: Getty)
Isak is currently training alone (Image: Getty)
Will Liverpool bid again for Alexander Isak?
Liverpool are yet to make an increased offer for Isak, who is training away from the rest of Newcastle’s squad.
And the Magpies have now given a final ultimatum to Isak this summer which makes things crystal clear for the striker.
According to the Newcastle Chronicle, the club has told Isak that an increased bid must arrive if the Magpies are to sell their star player.
“There has been talk of £150m but others on the agent circuit have suggested that £130m plus add ons may yet offer a breakthrough,” added the report.
Isak has reportedly been told that if there is no ‘serious offer’ for him, then there will be no transfer.
And until then, Isak has also been given the chance to train ahead of Newcastle’s opening fixture against Aston Villa on Saturday.
Meanwhile, the Daily Mail report that Liverpool are planning to return with a second bid for Isak, but only after Newcastle have signed a replacement for the forward.
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Topics: Alexander Isak, Community Shield, Crystal Palace, Liverpool, Newcastle United
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