Eddie Howe’s Alarming Alexander Isak Comments Say Everything About Liverpool Transfer

Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak has taken yet another dramatic turn, and Eddie Howe’s recent comments are only adding more fuel to the fire. With tensions rising and questions swirling around the striker’s future, it’s becoming increasingly clear that this saga is far from over.

The 25-year-old Swedish international caused quite a stir earlier this summer when he decided to skip Newcastle United’s pre-season tour of Asia. Instead of traveling with the squad, Isak opted to train at his former club, Real Sociedad, a decision that didn’t go unnoticed.

This move immediately sparked transfer rumours, with Liverpool submitting a bold £110 million bid to bring the forward to Anfield. Newcastle, however, rejected the offer outright, making it known that they value their star striker at closer to £150 million.

Despite the failed bid, the story didn’t end there. Isak has since returned to Newcastle but has remained away from full pre-season activities. There’s growing uncertainty about whether he will feature at all in the club’s final preparations for the 2025/26 season.

Speaking to the media, Newcastle boss Eddie Howe did little to calm speculation. In a response that only raised more questions, Howe admitted he was unsure if Isak would return to full training with the team anytime soon. “Of course I’d like him to be,” Howe said, “but whether he will, I don’t know at this moment in time.”

That kind of uncertainty is not what Newcastle fans wanted to hear—nor Liverpool supporters, who are anxiously waiting to see whether the Reds will come back with an improved bid.

Liverpool’s initial offer may not have met Newcastle’s valuation, but it’s difficult to imagine the Merseyside club simply walking away after one attempt. After all, Isak fits the profile of a long-term number nine—young, clinical, and already Premier League-proven.

There’s a growing sense that Newcastle are preparing for life after Isak. The club has expressed interest in Benjamin Šeško, the Slovenian forward who is also attracting attention from Manchester United. While some claim Šeško is being eyed to partner Isak, the reality may be that Newcastle see him as a replacement.

If that’s the case, then Isak’s departure feels more like a matter of when rather than if. But for Liverpool, the challenge will be meeting Newcastle’s demands without overpaying in a competitive market already inflated by Saudi interest and internal Premier League rivalries.

For now, the situation remains delicately poised. Liverpool have yet to submit a second bid, but internally, discussions are ongoing. The Anfield recruitment team are reportedly huge admirers of Isak, viewing him as a transformative addition to the squad under Arne Slot.

Should the Reds push forward with a new offer, and should Newcastle land Šeško in time, the dominoes could fall very quickly. Until then, Eddie Howe’s non-committal response says everything—it’s a standoff, and one that could define the final stretch of this transfer window for both clubs.

Liverpool fans, stay tuned. This story isn’t over. In fact, it might just be getting started.