Newcastle Refused All-Time Transfer Fee To Catch Isaac...Controversy Spreads Over Liverpool's Attempt to Recruit Isaac

Aug 02, 2025

Newcastle Refused All-Time Transfer Fee To Catch Isaac...Controversy Spreads Over Liverpool's Attempt to Recruit Isaac
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Newcastle Refused All-Time Transfer Fee To Catch Isaac...Controversy Spreads Over Liverpool's Attempt to Recruit Isaac
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Newcastle, who will be Son Heung-min's farewell match, is agonizing over Liverpool's attempt to recruit Alexander Isaac.

According to British media such as 'The Mirror' on the 2nd (Korea time), Newcastle rejected the official proposal submitted by Liverpool to recruit Isaac.

Newcastle will play Son Heung-min's Tottenham with the '2025 Coupang Play Series' event on the 3rd. Striker Isaac is currently absent from Newcastle's Asia tour and is in private training for his former team Real Sociedad.




On the surface, it is known to be an injury-related departure, but local media observe that there is an uncomfortable atmosphere between Isaac and Newcastle over the transfer issue.

At a press conference for the 2025 Coupang Play Series held in Yeouido on the 29th of last month, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said, `We haven't received a specific transfer offer yet. Except for the Korean tour, he has a minor thigh injury. "He is still our player. Tim has some control over his next move. All possibilities remain open to us. My hope is that Isaac will stay, but it is not a matter of which I can decide perfectly.'

Newcastle Refused All-Time Transfer Fee To Catch Isaac...Controversy Spreads Over Liverpool's Attempt to Recruit Isaac
(Suwon = Yonhap News) Reporter Ryu Young-seok = The 2025 Coupang Play Series Team K League and Newcastle United match held at Suwon World Cup Stadium on the 30th. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe is directing the operation.
Newcastle Refused All-Time Transfer Fee To Catch Isaac...Controversy Spreads Over Liverpool's Attempt to Recruit Isaac
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In the meantime, different movements are being developed in Europe over Isaac's issue. Liverpool recently offered to transfer for about £120 million through an unofficial contact, but was rejected. £120 million is the highest transfer fee in British history. Newcastle's rejection of the large offer was due to it falling short of the £150 million it had set aside, according to The Mirror.

Newcastle owners are wary that Liverpool will bid for Isaac after raising funds through the sale of the striker, according to The Athletic.

Luis Díaz, who played for Liverpool, recently moved to Bayern Munich for £65 million, and Darwin Nunes, Federico Chiesa and Harvey Elliott are all said to be likely to be released.

As various 'Newcastle's transfer issues spread, former Newcastle manager Dean Saunders urged Newcastle owners to reject Liverpool's additional offer to recruit Isaac.




Saunders said in an interview with `Talksport'Don't sell Isaac. It's like punching all supporters in the stomach..." he warned.

"Newcastle did not do well in the transfer market," he continued. Losing Isaac here would be a huge blow. How will I replace Isaac? "Fans will be disappointed because they think Newcastle are a great club and will be at the top of the Premier League. When you start selling the best players, it's like punching every supporter in the stomach" and demanded Newcastle be more aggressive in their bid to defend Isaac.



This article was translated by Naver AI translator.