More speculation has been caused by Isak’s likely decision to snub the Professional Footballers’ Association (PFA) awards gala on Tuesday. BBC Sport claim that the 25-year-old forward, who is one of six nominees for the marquee Players’ Player of the Year gong, is not expected to attend the ceremony which will be held at the Manchester Opera House.

Follow live updates as the summer transfer window continues after the opening weekend of the Premier League season

Whether Richard Keys’ claim of a £140 million second bid proves accurate or not, one truth is unavoidable: this transfer saga will define the closing weeks of the window. Liverpool’s pursuit of Isak has placed pressure on Newcastle’s hierarchy and set the stage for one of the summer’s defining moves.

Liverpool have set a deadline for Newcastle to seal the Alexander Isak deal, while Manchester United have set a target to sign two new players including a former goalkeeper.

Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney has hit out at Alexander Isak amid his links to Liverpool and sent him a clear warning. Despite the fact that the 2025/26 Premier League season is now underway, the biggest story in football right now could still be the ongoing saga between Newcastle star Isak and Liverpool.