Isak and Newcastle, in the middle of an open 'war': Will Barça take advantage of the situation?

Alexander Isak feels that it is the right time to take a significant leap in his career, which is why he wants to become a new Liverpool player. However, Newcastle United is not willing to let the player leave unless the 'red' team offers what they ask for the player, who has also been linked with FC Barcelona.

The interest of the Anfield Road team to continue reinforcing its attack for the next season has led to a proposal of 138 million euros, according to recent information.

However, 'the magpies' remain firm in their position of not negotiating the player's departure for at least 150 million pounds, which would be around €172 million, and would not be willing to relax their economic demands.

This has led to a tense atmosphere between the English team and the Swedish player who arrived at the 'Geordies' team in 2022, from Real Sociedad in exchange for €70 million.

Alexander Isak, absent from the pre-season of 'the magpies'

In this sense, the conflict between Alexander Isak and Newcastle is increasing. The center forward was not part of the Asian tour due to alleged muscle discomfort and this Monday he returned alone to the club's Sports City.

Meanwhile, the rest of the squad landed in England around nine in the morning after flying all night from Korea and are enjoying a day off. However, although the player did not travel with the team, coach Eddie Howe did not hold back after the pre-season match against Tottenham and pointed directly at the '14'.

"You have to earn the right to train with us. We are Newcastle United. A player has a responsibility to be part of a team and a squad; he has to act correctly," commented Howe.

Although the official version says, as mentioned above, that Isak did not travel with the team due to physical problems, these statements suggest that there is much more behind this situation with the player, who considers that his time at Newcastle has ended.

Now, if a transfer to Liverpool is not finalized, one of the teams that would benefit, for the moment, is Barça, who would have been following the 25-year-old attacker for some time.

Could Alexander Isak end up playing for Barça?

The player is liked by the Barcelona sports management. Despite this, the club, in case of making moves for the striker, would not do so during this summer market, but in 2026.

The Catalan team is aware that the '14' is a world-class striker, but they are not interested in offering astronomical figures that later harm the entity. For the moment, the player has a value of 120 'kilos', according to Transfermarkt, a much lower price than what Newcastle is asking for.

Therefore, it remains to be seen what the Barcelona team will do, in case the player does not change his mind in this market and can go out to 'fish' him next summer. Do you think Barça could convince 'the magpies' and incorporate Alexander Isak for a lower amount?