Liverpool kick off the 2025/26 Premier League season against Bournemouth tonight as the Alexander Isak transfer saga continues to grip fans.
As Liverpool prepare to kick off the 2025/26 Premier League season against Bournemouth tonight, the spotlight isn’t just on the Reds’ title defence, it’s on the summer’s biggest transfer saga: Alexander Isak.
The Newcastle United striker has made it clear he wants a move to Anfield, rejecting contract extensions and reportedly refusing to train with the first team.
Liverpool, meanwhile, have tabled multiple bids, but Newcastle remain firm on their £150m valuation, insisting they won’t sell until a suitable replacement is found.
With the transfer window open until September 1, Isak’s future is still unresolved, leaving fans of both clubs eagerly watching on as the saga continues into the opening weekend of the Premier League.
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Alexander Isak Next Club Odds
| Next Club | Odds |
|---|---|
| Liverpool | 2/5 |
| Stay At Newcastle | 9/5 |
Alexander Isak To Liverpool Odds
Alexander Isak’s chances of joining Liverpool this summer are 2/5 (bet365).
On one hand, Isak has made his intentions clear, refusing to train with Newcastle and favouring a move to Anfield, while Liverpool have the financial firepower to meet his valuation and are prepared to submit another high-value bid before the September 1 transfer deadline.
On the other hand, Newcastle, backed by their Saudi owners, are steadfast in keeping the striker, having rejected multiple offers and insisting they will only consider a sale once a suitable replacement is secured.
He is 9/5 (Unibet) to stay at Newcastle.
Isak has been left out of Newcastle's squad this weekend for their opening fixture against Aston Villa and is expected to be left out when they face Liverpool in gameweek 2.
Liverpool are expected to lodge another bid in the coming weeks, but any deal hinges on Newcastle securing a replacement striker. With Benjamin Sesko opting for Manchester United, Newcastle’s options are now limited.
