Graeme Charlton

Liverpool’s position on Alexander Isak remains the same. There has been no further bid, approach or significant interaction yet following a rejected offer of £110m. Liverpool respect Newcastle’s position, and the emphatic nature of the rejection means #LFC are still waiting for encouragement. Liverpool view situation as similar to Anthony Gordon last summer. #NUFC first indicated they would be open to a deal due to their PSR issues, only to sell Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh instead. When Liverpool approached later in that window, Newcastle were no longer willing sellers. Understand Newcastle had indicated a willingness to engage on Isak, so Liverpool made their bid. It was made with optimism, which is why the strong and quick rejection was a surprise. Now that it has been rebuffed, Liverpool will not engage without encouragement. They haven’t walked away, and the saga is not yet over. But Liverpool only want to bid again if Newcastle make it clear they are not wasting their time. Should a new bid arrive, both clubs must be on the same page and then an exit is likely.🇸🇪