A dark cloud has fallen over Liverpool’s summer transfer window as reports confirm that one of their prime targets has sustained what is feared to be a career-ending injury — during a private training session yesterday. New Reds boss Arne Slot was reportedly left in tears, visibly shaken after receiving the emotional update.
Just when Liverpool fans were beginning to dream again—of a rejuvenated squad, fresh energy under Arne Slot, and a summer full of promise—fate has struck with a cruel blow. According to multiple credible sources, a highly-rated player who had emerged as a top target for Liverpool’s new era
Alexander Isak ‘truth’ emerges after Liverpool target sent home by Newcastle and trains alone
Liverpool inquired about Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak last week, but the Magpies are insistent that he won’t be sold this summer — despite the ongoing speculation surrounding his future.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe left Isak out of his side’s 4-0 defeat to Celtic last week, citing the transfer speculation around the Swedish forward as part of the reason. “Alex has trained this week and he’s fine, but we didn’t want to take the risk with him today,” Howe said.
“Alex was with us all the way through Austria, but today, with all the speculation and things that are going on, I decided to send him home. It’s purely the last thing Alex wants if he’s not playing, is to be sat in the stand. Being under that scrutiny, I don’t think that’s fair to the player.”