In an absolutely jaw-dropping twist to this summer’s transfer saga, one of Liverpool’s biggest targets, Alexander Isak, has gone public with a scathing statement that has rocked Anfield to its core. Speaking live via Fabrizio Romano, the Newcastle striker left no stone unturned and pulled no punches, throwing heavy shade at Liverpool and the man he claims is blocking his move.
In a clip posted by Romano on his official page, Isak said:
“I laugh when I look at the press and see news that says I have agreed personal terms with Liverpool. I cannot join Liverpool – not yesterday, not today, or even tomorrow – as long as he is there. We have a bit of a history, and people don’t know the full story. I would rather join a struggling Manchester United than Liverpool now. So stop spreading fake news.”
👀 Who is ‘HE’?
While Isak didn’t drop a name directly, sources close to the situation believe he’s referring to Liverpool assistant manager Pep Lijnders, with whom Isak reportedly had a falling out during his youth development days. The tension between the two has been bubbling beneath the surface, but today, it exploded into the public eye.
Liverpool fans had been buzzing with hope after multiple reports suggested personal terms were agreed and that Liverpool were preparing a €75M bid to lure the Swedish international to Anfield. But today’s statement has shattered those dreams — and left the Anfield boardroom in complete disarray.
One Liverpool insider told Romano:
“Who would’ve thought HE would be a stumbling block to signing Isak? If we knew, we would’ve moved on earlier. That’s how we ended up signing someone else instead.”
The Reds have now shifted their focus elsewhere, but the damage has been done. This could go down as one of the most dramatic failed transfer pursuits in recent Premier League history.