Sports Illustrated rounds up the latest transfer rumors and gossip from around the world. Antony is expected to leave Man Utd. / IMAGO/Sportimage Manchester United have enquired about the prospect of signing Alexander Isak, Florian Plettenberg claims. The Newcastle United striker is thought to remain adamant on joining Liverpool but the Reds are reportedly not planning to submit a second bid after …
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Liverpool entered the summer transfer window with Alexander Isak their dream striker target as sporting director Richard Hughes and the recruitment team looked to overhaul the attack for manager Arne Slot ahead of 2025-26’s Premier League title defence. The question was never whether Liverpool wanted Isak. It was only ever if he was the Newcastle striker was a plausible target …
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The noises from Newcastle themselves do not suggest Isak has no future at the club – should a move elsewhere fail to materialise. The expectation is the 25-year-old will return to training with his team-mates from next week. “He is still our player,” said manager Eddie Howe. “He’s contracted to us. We, to a degree, control what is next for …
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BBC Sport reported in July that Liverpool were considering a move for Isak worth up to £130m. Newcastle have maintained he is not for sale this summer, but that has not prevented Liverpool from taking a major interest. The Premier League champions made an approach to Newcastle last month and have now lodged an official bid. It remains to be …
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Liverpool’s largesse this summer has taken plenty aback, not least as it arrives following a dominant domestic showing last season. Having won the Premier League title in Arne Slot’s first year in the Anfield dugout, there’s been little suggestion of the club resting on their laurels. Wider dominance is the clear and stated aim, with heady transfer spending to go …
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Alan Shearer has expressed his frustration with Newcastle United after they released what he deemed a misleading statement regarding Alexander Isak’s absence from their pre-season tour. The former Newcastle captain and the Premier League’s all-time top goalscorer criticised the club’s decision to cite a “minor thigh injury” as the reason for Isak missing the trip, just hours before news broke …
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Alexander Isak wants to leave Newcastle United, multiple sources privy to the situation have told The Athletic. The Sweden international’s absence from Newcastle’s pre-season friendly at Celtic and tour to Asia was a preference of the 25-year-old striker, although the club has not confirmed this. Newcastle have been determined to retain Isak on an improved contract — his existing terms run until June 2028 — but are also exploring …
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