It felt like a dramatic intervention but in reality it was a move borne out of desperation. Brentford’s stance has barely shifted from the one The i Paper reported way back on 28 July.
The i Paper can reveal he remains not-for-sale and sources at Newcastle are pessimistic about reviving the deal in the final 24 hours of the transfer window.
Newcastle fans are unlikely to welcome Isak back to the fold (Photo: PA)
Well, we are into the last gasp of the summer window and – one recruitment executive told The i Paper on Sunday in between calls from agents – that should mean a “huge premium” on any valuation Newcastle had.
“In reality if Liverpool pick the phone up now I’d be saying ‘There’s an extra £50m on what we would have wanted in July because we’ve got one point and not enough time to get another striker in’. But the last day is frantic and I wouldn’t rule anything out.”
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For what it’s worth, Liverpool moved quickly to deny a suggestion on Saturday lunchtime from former footballer-turned-pundit Jan Fjortoft that a deal had been agreed. That followed sources saying an attacking addition was not “likely” on Friday.
Here are five factors that will dictate Isak’s future.
How likely is that? They managed it with Woltemade so it shouldn’t be ruled out. If the player is good enough and fits the club’s recruitment profile it would be preferable to retaining Isak and ensuring the circus around their star striker extends into the autumn months.
Bayern had multiple offers for Woltemade rejected this summer before Newcastle swooped in (Photo: Getty)
What will PIF do?
The biggest X factor is what Newcastle’s Saudi owners PIF are thinking. Eddie Howe has said repeatedly that he is not at the coalface when it comes to the Isak call, hence why he hasn’t spoken to the player for approaching two weeks.
If the sum total of Liverpool’s attempts to sign Isak this summer is one bid of £110m then the saga will feel like a huge anti-climax. That is an offer they must have known would fail and yet it has prompted Isak to burn every bridge at St James’ Park.
We know Michael Edwards will stick to his guns and Liverpool’s consistent recruitment policy is that they will not go over what they believe is market value. But it would still be a major surprise to many in the game if they sat on their hands.
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Woltemade is a fantastic signing but probably needs a bedding in period. He is potential – and clearly Isak’s successor in the long-term – but they need more and Will Osula does not look ready.
Could Liverpool be happy to play the long game?
As unpalatable as it might seem to those at Newcastle who just want the uncertainty to end, retaining Isak will not bring total clarity.
The Reds sit top of the league with nine points from nine. Their need for a striker is not as acute as Newcastle’s.
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