Liverpool faced a significant blow in the summer transfer market after Newcastle United rejected an official offer to sign their Swedish striker Alexander Isak, despite the player's desire to move to the Reds.

Reports from 'TEAMtalk' revealed that Liverpool expressed serious interest in the 25-year-old Isak, to compensate for the expected departure of Uruguayan Darwin Nunez, but Newcastle's management showed strong insistence on retaining the Swedish star.

Sources clarified that Newcastle will not part with Isak unless they receive an offer of no less than £150 million, a hefty sum that most clubs find difficult to bear.

Isak is considered one of the standout stars of the Premier League this season, having participated in 41 matches, scoring 27 goals and providing 6 assists, making him a target for several major European clubs.

Newcastle is keen to maintain the stability of its technical team as it seeks to return to the Champions League, which increases its insistence on Isak as a cornerstone in the club's future project.