Newcastle reject Liverpool’s £100m bid for Isak

Premier League side Newcastle have rejected a bid from Liverpool for striker Alexander Isak.

The offer is believed to be over £100 million, but hasn’t reached Newcastle’s valuation of Isak.

Newcastle do not want to sell and value Isak at £150 million, according to Sky Sports.

The Sweden international is training alone at his former club Real Sociedad’s training facilities amid uncertainty over his Newcastle future.

It is understood Newcastle are aware of Isak’s whereabouts as he recovers from the “minor thigh injury” that the club say has kept him from travelling to Singapore for their pre-season tour, with the player expected back in the north east next week.

The 25-year-old striker has informed Newcastle that he wants to explore his options in this transfer window after Liverpool previously made an informal approach for him.

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Liverpool signed Hugo Ekitike in July but have moved to add another highly-rated forward to their attack.

Liverpool manager Arne Slot told reporters this week the Reds would never hesitate to sign a player if the chance presented itself.

Slot said: “I always say, another thing about Liverpool is that if we see a chance in the market, we never hesitate to bring someone in.

“In the end it’s about quality and we have already made some very good signings. In terms of quality, we are already in the right place.”

Ekitike had been a target for Newcastle before it became clear he was intent on moving to Liverpool.

Newcastle have missed out on a number of targets this summer, despite qualifying for the Champions League and have endured a troubled pre-season, losing three games in a row.

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