A Sky Sports reporter has revealed the \u201ctwo conditions\u201d that must be met before Newcastle begrudgingly sell Alexander Isak to Liverpool.<\/p>\n
Isak<\/a> released a statement on social media on Tuesday night to put forward his version of events in the summer\u2019s biggest transfer saga. Part of the Newcastle<\/a> striker\u2019s statement read:\u00a0\u201cThe reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. To now act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading.<\/p>\n \u201cWhen promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can\u2019t continue. That\u2019s where things are for me right now \u2013 and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself.\u201d<\/p>\n Newcastle quickly responded with a statement of their own, with the most newsworthy aspect being the club strongly suggesting they do not believe a sale is in their best interests.<\/p>\n \u201cAs explained to Alex and his representatives, we must always take into consideration the best interests of Newcastle United, the team and our supporters in all decisions and we have been clear that the conditions of a sale this summer have not transpired,\u201d the statement read.<\/p>\n \u201cWe do not foresee those conditions being met.\u201d<\/p>\n Precisely what those \u2018conditions; are that would free up Isak to join Liverpool<\/a> in the final fortnight of the window have now been revealed.<\/p>\n Sky Sports<\/a> reporter, Keith Downie \u2013 who specialises in covering Newcastle \u2013 stated:\u00a0\u201cNewcastle talked last night about the conditions of a sale. There were two conditions.<\/p>\n \u201cOne, the valuation of the player is \u00a3150m. That is what Newcastle\u2019s valuation is.<\/p>\n \u201cI still think they would probably do a deal for a little bit less than that. But I think Liverpool\u2019s \u00a3110m offer that landed a few weeks ago is way short. So if Liverpool were to really seriously want Isak, they would have to come to the table with a higher bid.<\/p>\n \u201cThe second is that Newcastle need to find a replacement. They tried on Benjamin Sesko, they tried on Hugo Ekitike, failed on both of those.<\/p>\n \u201cThey\u2019re actually even struggling right now, as we can see, to bring in a replacement for Callum Wilson, who left on a free contract.<\/p>\n \u201cWe\u2019ve been telling you for weeks now that they\u2019ve been trying to sign Yoane Wissa from Brentford. But he\u2019s seen as the Callum Wilson replacement rather than the Alexander Isak replacement.<\/p>\n \u201cSo they can\u2019t even get the second striker in, if you like.<\/p>\n \u201cIf they were able to land Wissa in the next few days \u2013 and I am expecting a bid in the next couple of days \u2013 and Liverpool came to the table offering \u00a3130m then Newcastle might have a decision to make.<\/p>\n \u201cHowever, it would leave them very light on striker reinforcements.\u201d<\/p>\n According to Downie, Isak to Liverpool can still happen if the Reds bid much closer to \u00a3150m, and Newcastle sign two new strikers.<\/p>\n As alluded to, an improved bid for Wissa was expected and has now been tabled.<\/p>\n Newcastle hopeful of concluding Wissa deal<\/strong><\/p>\n Multiple sources have confirmed Newcastle have bid \u00a340m (\u00a335m plus \u00a35m in add-ons) for Wissa.<\/p>\n Reports in recent days suggested Brentford had moved the goalposts and slapped a hefty \u00a360m valuation on the frontman.<\/p>\n However, updates from Ben Jacobs, Fabrizio Romano and Keith Downie offered hope a deal will get done.<\/p>\n Jacobs wrote on X<\/a>: \u201cNewcastle make a \u00a335m+\u00a35m offer to Brentford for Yoane Wissa. Wissa has made it clear to Newcastle he wants the move.\u201d<\/p>\n Romano stated on the same platform<\/a>: \u201cYoane Wissa asked Brentford again to join Newcastle after new bid on the table worth \u00a340m package.<\/p>\n \u201cWissa believes there was pact for his exit this summer and hopes for green light to join #NUFC project.\u201d<\/p>\n Downie added on X<\/a>: \u201cNewcastle have today made a new offer to Brentford for Yoane Wissa \u2014 \u00a335m + \u00a35m add-ons. (\u00a340m package).<\/p>\n \u201c#NUFC are awaiting a response from Brentford but are hopeful. Newcastle\u2019s opening bid for the striker last month was \u00a325m.<\/p>\n \u201cTalks resumed today between the clubs, as they would yesterday\u2026they are now in direct talks and hoping to close.\u201d<\/p>\n Unfortunately for the Magpies, a subsequent update from David Ornstein revealed Brentford have rejected the \u00a340m proposal.<\/p>\n Ornstein stressed<\/a> Wissa remains intent on forcing through a move, while Jacobs stated <\/a>Newcastle are now \u201cassessing whether to return\u201d with another bid.<\/p>\n Other strikers Newcastle are eyeing include Goncalo Ramos, Samu Aghehowa and Jorgen Strand Larsen.<\/p>\n Liverpool, meanwhile, are \u201cvery ready\u201d to improve their offer for Isak<\/a> if given encouragement Newcastle will negotiate.<\/p>\n That is according to Romano who also noted Liverpool have not even approached another striker, such is their determination to sign Isak.<\/p>\n Latest Liverpool news \u2013 Marc Guehi medical booked?<\/strong><\/p>\n \ud83d\udd34\u00a0Liverpool organising \u2018medical\u2019 as Marc Guehi signing in \u2018final stages\u2019 with selling club caving in \u2013 report<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n