Newcastle have seen a bid turned down for a possible Alexander Isak alternative, because the saga surrounding the Swede rumbles on.
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On Tuesday night, Isak launched an explosive assertion claiming Newcastle had “damaged guarantees” with him, demanding a summer time exit.
The Magpies are remaining as subborn as ever, nonetheless, with Sky Sports activities’ Keith Downnie saying the 25-year-old will probably be “staying” put at St James’ Park.
That stated, Newcastle signing a striker may change issues, however The Athletic‘s David Ornstein says they’ve seen a suggestion of £35 million plus add-ons for Brentford striker Yoane Wissa rejected.
Very like Isak, Wissa desires to go away his present membership, however the Bees are holding out for more cash, valuing him at £60 million.
The following step within the saga arguably seems like an improved second provide from Liverpool for Isak, so as to hopefully sway Newcastle‘s pondering.
For now, although, nothing drastic is altering, and this Wissa bid being rejected isn’t of a lot assist to the Reds.
As we speak’s Liverpool FC Information
• Liverpool winger Lewis Koumas is reportedly wished by Birmingham and Wrexham this summer time, with the Championship golf equipment eyeing a everlasting transfer.
• Simon Hooper has been confirmed because the referee for Liverpool’s probably feisty journey to Newcastle subsequent Monday. Arne Slot might not just like the VAR alternative!
• Mohamed Salah has put some additional strain on Arsenal, claiming they’re the “favourites” for the Premier League title. Like it, Mo!
• Salah additionally says that Liverpool’s gamers should “categorical” their emotions from “time to time,” following the dying of Diogo Jota. It have to be such a tough interval for them.
Extra from This Is Anfield
We’ve spoken to famend singer Jamie Webster to listen to about his life, discussing how his love of Liverpool helped his profession take off.
“Massively. It put me forward within the first occasion as a result of I had a great deal of individuals ready to listen to from me, so it was nice and I’m very grateful for it.
“And that’s why I nonetheless come again and do the odd Liverpool present on the finish of the yr and stuff like that, to provide again to that.”
READ: Jamie Webster’s Liverpool Life – How the Reds helped make dream a actuality
Elsewhere within the soccer world right this moment
• Marc Guehi is anticipated to begin for Crystal Palace of their Europa Convention League match on Thursday, regardless of ongoing rumours of a transfer to Liverpool (TIA)
• Arsenal attacker Kai Havertz is reportedly set for a spell on the sidelines with a knee harm, in a brand new blow for the German (Ornstein)
• AC Milan are stated to have turned their consideration away from Man United striker Rasmus Hojlund, eyeing a transfer for Bayer Leverkusen‘s Victor Boniface as a substitute (Sky Sports activities)
• Man Metropolis are reportedly in talks with Rico Lewis over a brand new long-term contract on the Etihad, though his present deal runs till 2028 (Sky Sports activities)
Liverpool FC: On today
On today in 2004, Liverpool accomplished the double signing of Xabi Alonso and Luis Garcia.
Alonso arrived as a highly-rated £10.7 million midfielder from Actual Sociedad, whereas Garcia joined from Barcelona for £6 million.
The Spanish pair had been vastly common figures, with each taking part in a key position in Liverpool profitable the Champions League of their first season.
Alonso stays one of many Reds’ best-ever midfield imports, whereas Garcia’s capability to pop up in large video games – Chelsea within the Champions League semi-final, particularly – makes him much-loved to today.
