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Alexander Isak joined Newcastle United in 2022 Alexander Isak is determined to leave Newcastle United and join Liverpool this summer. BBC Sport has been told by several sources that it is the Sweden striker's ambition to join the Premier League champions before the deadline closes on 1 September. The Magpies rejected a £110m bid from Liverpool for Isak on 1 August, with the Reds subsequently claiming that they were prepared to walk away from a deal. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said following a pre-season friendly defeat by Atletico Madrid that "everything is in play" when it comes to Isak's future but stressed it was "clear" he "cannot involve" the striker in his current plans. As such, Isak is expected to miss Newcastle's Premier League opener at Aston Villa on Saturday (12: 30pm BST). The former Dortmund forward missed Newcastle's pre-season tour of the far-east with a "minor" thigh injury. He then trained alone at former club Real Sociedad, before returning to the UK last week. Isak, who scored 27 goals in 42 appearances across all competitions last season, has three years to run on his deal in the north east. How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga and rescue 'nightmare' window? Do Liverpool need Isak? Newcastle have failed with several moves for strikers this summer, with Liam Delap opting to join Chelsea, Benjamin Sesko choosing Manchester United and Hugo Ekitike moving to Liverpool. Interest remains in Brentford striker Yoane Wissa, who left the Bees' pre-season camp in Portugal in July because of his desire to join Newcastle. The 28-year-old returned to first-team training last week following constructive talks with head coach Keith Andrews. But the DR Congo striker remains keen on moving to Newcastle should a fee be agreed. Howe's side are closing in on the signing of AC Milan defender Malick Thiaw. The centre-back is due to fly to Tyneside on Sunday night to finalise his £34. 62m move to St James' Park. Latest Newcastle news, analysis and fan views Get Newcastle news sent straight to your phone Comments can not be loaded To load Comments you need to enable Java Script in your browser Newcastle striker Isak determined to join Liverpool Transfer news: Isak determined to leave Newcastle; Spurs exploring Eze deal Tottenham interested in Crystal Palace's Eze New drama from writer Jimmy Mc Govern Take a ride on Japan's record-breaking rollercoaster The Jessops are back with more chaotic family comedy Investigating the rise of medical conspiracy theories Fresh or fatigued - how rested is your Premier League team's squad? In Pictures: Sporting photos of the week Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away. Video Lewandowski, Man Utd and the transfer that got away These eight players will help you win FPL How do Newcastle resolve Isak saga & rescue 'nightmare' window? Why have Ferrari been unable to win a title since 2008? Raducanu 'getting back to best' but edged out by Sabalenka Owners worth billions, so why might Red Bull era dawn slowly at Newcastle? Liverpool 2. 0 launched at Wembley - and Slot has bugs to fix Chaos & controversy - Rashford's first two weeks inside Barca soap opera How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final. Video How finest margins propelled Lionesses to Euro 2025 final Who is most likely to challenge Liverpool this season? When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Video When England won by two runs - the greatest ever Test match? Bring back the Delap delivery - how to make throw-ins a weapon Becky Zerlentes - the first female boxer to die in fight in US Hansie Cronje, match-fixing and plane crash that left a complex legacy Copyright © 2025 BBC. The BBC is not responsible for the content of external sites. Read about our approach to external linking.