Alexander Isak Back at Newcastle as Liverpool Transfer Saga Takes New Turn


Alexander Isak Back at Newcastle as Liverpool Transfer Saga Takes New Turn
Newcastle United’s star striker Alexander Isak has returned to Tyneside for training after a dramatic summer of transfer speculation, with Liverpool’s pursuit of the Swedish forward hitting a fresh twist. The 25-year-old, who expressed a desire to leave for Anfield, saw his £110 million bid from the Premier League champions rejected, prompting Newcastle to chase RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Šeško as a potential replacement. Isak’s Return and Newcastle’s Stance Isak, who scored 27 goals in 42 appearances last season, rejoined Newcastle’s training on August 2 after training alone at his former club, Real Sociedad, citing a minor thigh injury. His absence from Newcastle’s pre-season tour in Asia fueled rumors of a rift, with reports indicating he was frustrated over unfulfilled contract...