Liverpool Pursuit of Alexander Isak Divides Newcastle IconsCarroll Questions Isak’s LoyaltyLiverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has created tension not only in Newcastle but also among the

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Sweden manager Jon Dahl Tomasson has offered his verdict on striker Alexander Isak as the Newcastle star pushes for a move to Liverpool.

Loyalty is a virtue, but in football business comes first. Isak is now walking the rocky path previously taken by stars like Alexander-Arnold and Kane.

Journalist Sacha Tavolieri reports that Liverpool have informed Newcastle that if no agreement is reached by the end of this week, they will turn their attention to other targets. Isak was notably absent from the Newcastle squad for the 0-0 draw with Aston Villa earlier on Saturday.

Newcastle United have previously been linked with a 21-year-old striker as the club deals with Alexander Isak's future and manager Eddie Howe seeks to add reinforcements

Whether Richard Keys’ claim of a £140 million second bid proves accurate or not, one truth is unavoidable: this transfer saga will define the closing weeks of the window. Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak has placed pressure on Newcastle’s hierarchy and set the stage for one of the summer’s defining moves.

Liverpool are still being linked with the signing of Alexander Isak from Newcastle - which could explain Virgil van Dijk's cryptic answer to a question about his toughest opponent