JoeyBartoon

Nah they’re basically guaranteed to win the league now. They’ve just bought 20+ goals which is hard to get these days.

Just rolled over and got dictated to from the very start. Piss poor

we’re taking 20+ goals out of the side and might not replace him at all. Our record without Isak was already bad enough. Fuming

If this goes through, we’ll look small-time — the club’s basically been dictated to from the start. Piss poor

That’s 20+ goals taken out of the team, sold for less than they’re worth, with potentially no replacement coming in. I don’t see how that’s good business. just looks a season of struggling

He can’t leave until we bring in an actual striker. I’m delighted with the signing of Woltemade, but we can’t expect him to be our only forward, especially since he’ll need time to settle in—just like Isak did when he first arrived. The ways it’s going I wouldn’t be surprised if Liverpool wait until January to try again.

I’ll be furious if the club lets him go for anything close to £120m — it would make us look weak and like we’ve completely caved in to player power.

Hard to believe Isak’s already missed the equivalent of a full league season of games across his three years here. Frustrating that after the way he’s acted towards Eddie and the club, he’ll probably still get his way.

From the moment we first moved for Ekitike, I was convinced we’d see him and Isak leading the line together and driving us towards a top-three finish. Now, with the possibility of both ending up at Liverpool, it feels pretty deflating—especially when it looks like we’ll be ripped off with replacements who simply aren’t in the same league in terms of quality. That said, while I do want Isak out of the club, I’d almost rather see him stuck here for another year than watch him walk straight into Liverpool’s front line.

The key takeaway for me was his comment about bringing someone in to replace Wilson.

61 career goals – basically a goal every 4 games – doesn’t exactly inspire confidence. To me, £60m sounds like horrendous business, so it’s no surprise Wolves are tempted.

Back in control of the narrative. Well played.

Proud of the lads. United as ever—never in doubt.

We need a clear club statement to put this to bed once and for all — whether that’s setting a £150m price, stating he’s not for sale at all, or confirming he won’t be leaving this summer. Isak and his agent are clearly trying to wrest control of the narrative again with this nonsense. I still think he should go — if we can bring in two strikers (however unlikely that is now) — but their tactics are clearly aimed at winding up the supporters and paving the way for a lowball bid.

This feels like pure desperation from Isak and his agent. I want him gone as much as anyone, but it has to be on our terms. The next inevitable lowball bid from Liverpool should be rejected outright, regardless of what he wants. Everything we’ve heard suggests he won’t be sold this summer, and that stance needs to hold. We need to look to sell him next summer when the market will likely be far more favourable. A loan to a European club for the rest of this season could keep him out of our plans while protecting his value. Next summer, with Bayern, PSG, and Barcelona all likely in the market for a forward, competition should drive his price up. Liverpool know this, which is why they’re pushing these tactics through Isak and his agent — but we can’t let them dictate the terms.

Liverpool have really put themselves in a tricky spot here. They still need both a centre-back and a forward — and are they really prepared to splash close to £200m on those positions after what they’ve already spent? I’d be tempted to throw in a cheeky £50m bid for Guehi, just to throw a spanner in their plans.

Today’s events made one thing obvious — Liverpool’s number one priority has to be a new centre-back.

We will not be bullied

I think by avoiding a public fine or shaming of Isak, the club are showing they’re in control of the situation on their terms, applying quiet pressure through isolation and exclusion while keeping the narrative in-house. To me, this approach will somewhat protect any leverage in the transfer market, and stops driving down his value, while keeping all options open — whether that’s reintegrating him if he backs down or securing a high-value sale. It also sends a calm, authoritative message to the dressing room that standards will be upheld without resorting to punishments.

I really admire how Eddie has handled the situation, but I can’t help feeling like we’re starting to panic with all this talk of potential replacements. It gives the impression that we’re just giving in to Isak. This shouldn’t be complicated — he’s got three years left on his contract, and he should only leave if and when it’s in Newcastle’s best interest.

Let him sit out the year — the club could still get £100 million next summer. Honestly, I’d be perfectly fine with losing £40 million this summer if it means holding our ground. Fuck him.

Absolutely, they definitely do — and with the sales of Tyler Morton for around £15 million and Nunez for about £60 million, their total summer income should approach nearly £200 million. That gives them more than enough funds to make more big moves this window.

With Liverpool likely to sell Nunez for around €70 million, they should have more than enough funds to cover the £150 million needed for Isak. That said, securing replacements needs to be be the priority

The way I see it, the club is likely to receive somewhere between £100–150 million for Isak, whether that’s this window or next summer. With that in mind, is there a chance he actually stays another season, even if Sesko comes in? Personally, I still think he’ll be on his way if Sesko signs—but keeping him for another year could definitely help ease Sesko’s transition.

There’s no realistic way Isak leaves unless we bring in at least two strikers — never mind the need for another midfielder or centre-back. Why would we make ourselves weaker and kill our season before its started. I’m pleased the club rejected that derisory offer, but to be honest, it’s time they took control of the narrative. For too long, Liverpool and Isak’s agent have been allowed to shape the story to suit themselves. The club should seriously consider making a clear, public statement. It’s simple: if they want him, it starts at £150 million — or don’t bother calling. I still believe there’s every chance of a bidding war next summer, which could easily fetch us £120–130 million if it comes to that. Those chancers probably know and that’s why they’re trying to get it done now. But right now, Newcastle need to stand firm and put the pressure back on both Liverpool and Isak. Enough is enough.