The 25-year-old Swede, who scored 23 Premier League goals last season, has been at the center of a high-stakes transfer saga, and recent updates have sent supporters into overdrive, convinced that a blockbuster move to Merseyside is imminent.
The spark igniting this fan fervor is Isak’s ongoing rift with Newcastle. Reports indicate that Isak has made it abundantly clear he wants to join Liverpool, skipping Newcastle’s pre-season tour of Asia and training alone at his former club, Real Sociedad. His exclusion from a team bonding event at Newcastle’s training ground, as noted by Sky Sports reporter Keith Downie, has only fueled speculation. Fans on X have been quick to interpret this as a sign that Isak’s departure is a done deal, with posts like “Not even invited on a team bonding day… he’s definitely off” (@anfieldsociaI) and “Leaving him out of the family bbq tells us everything we need to know. Welcome to Liverpool Isak!” (@Ben__LFC__) capturing the mood. Another supporter, @rafiki_LFC, declared, “More good news for us, Isak sidelined means we get him, matter of time”.
Adding to the excitement, north east journalist Lee Ryder reported that Liverpool have “every encouragement” to submit a second bid for Isak after their initial £110m offer was rejected. Newcastle’s £150m valuation hasn’t deterred the Reds, who have bolstered their transfer budget with over £120m from sales of players like Luis Diaz, Caoimhin Kelleher, Trent Alexander-Arnold, and Jarell Quansah, plus £46.2m from Darwin Nunez’s move to Al-Hilal. Fans see this financial muscle as a game-changer, with @AnfieldSector tweeting, “I just don’t see a way Alexander Isak doesn’t end up at Liverpool now, relationship with Newcastle seems completely broken”.
However, a conflicting report from The Telegraph has introduced some doubt, claiming Newcastle’s Saudi owners have told Isak he’s not for sale this summer, prompting frustration from the striker, who is reportedly training separately until his attitude changes. This led to mixed reactions, with some fans, like @JackSear, questioning the narrative: “Not sure this one adds up. Howe literally said the club aren’t in a position to tell him he has to stay”. Despite this, optimism prevails among Liverpool supporters, especially after Fabrizio Romano revealed that Isak rejected a new contract offer from Newcastle, insisting on a move to Anfield. “Isak to Liverpool… HERE WE GO,” exclaimed @drashkarm on X.
The buzz is also fueled by Newcastle’s failure to secure a replacement, with targets like Benjamin Sesko opting for Manchester United and Hugo Ekitike already signed by Liverpool. This has fans like @Saikrish_LIVFAN gloating, “Lmao. That’s a new low to nufc fans. Free him already lol”. Some supporters are already dreaming of Isak’s impact, with @gerrewyn tweeting, “ITS HAPPENINGGGGG”, while others urge the club to act fast, as @HazJG94 wrote, “Now we should go all out on Isak”.
Yet, not all reactions are celebratory. Some fans, echoing Jamie Carragher’s sentiments, question the wisdom of spending £150m on another striker after signing Ekitike, with one supporter noting, “I’m reeled back in unfortunately,” hinting at the financial gamble. Meanwhile, Newcastle fans are growing frustrated, with one posting, “So his head’s been turned then. Off you pop, you don’t want to play for us, don’t bother”. The saga has also drawn criticism from rival fans, with @Lea_EFC pointing out the hypocrisy of Liverpool supporters celebrating Isak’s absence from training while condemning similar actions by Trent Alexander-Arnold.
As the transfer window nears its September 1 deadline, Liverpool fans remain on edge, hopeful that Isak’s arrival will herald a new era under Arne Slot. The combination of Isak’s desire to join, Newcastle’s struggles, and Liverpool’s financial firepower has Anfield buzzing with the belief that the “Swedish superstar” could soon be leading their attack.
