Manchester United’s alleged surprise move for Alexander Isak appears to have been overtaken by developments across the Premier League following the rejection of a major bid from Liverpool.

Manchester United’s alleged surprise move for Alexander Isak appears to have been overtaken by developments across the Premier League following the rejection of a major bid from Liverpool.

 

 

Over the last 48 hours, Liverpool lodged a bid of around £110 million–£120 million for Newcastle’s top striker Alexander Isak, which Newcastle swiftly rejected. The Magpies value him at £150 million and are reportedly unwilling to drop their asking price at this stage .

 

That rejection reportedly prompted a surprise enquiry from Manchester United—seen as opportunistic given United’s ongoing search for a new number nine. According to reports, United’s interest emerged even though most coverage has framed the primary destination for Isak as Liverpool .

 

However, Isak has reportedly turned down United—opting instead to pursue a long-discussed move to Liverpool. He has personal terms agreed on a potential six‑year contract with the Reds and appears determined to join them over any offer from Manchester United .

 

United’s financial constraints have been widely noted: after signing Matheus Cunha and Bryan Mbeumo earlier this summer for well over £130 million, there is limited budget flexibility. Even with talks of selling Alejandro Garnacho, Antony, Sancho, and Malacia, Manchester United may struggle to meet Newcastle’s hefty price tag for Isak .

 

⚽ Vanishing Chances at Old Trafford?

 

Key voices like Gary Neville briefly floated Manchester United as a possible destination in his pundit commentary, but others—such as Jamie Carragher—saw Liverpool and Arsenal as far more realistic suitors due to United’s lack of Champions League football and tight finances .

 

Meanwhile, former United defender Gary Pallister unequivocally stated that Isak would never choose Manchester United over Newcastle, further casting doubt on United’s prospects if a move materializes at all .

 

 

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✅ Summary

 

Liverpool made the first serious bid (£110–120m), firmly rejected by Newcastle.

 

Manchester United supposedly expressed interest in Isak after Liverpool’s approach stalled.

 

Isak has reportedly rejected United’s overture, explicitly favoring a move to Liverpool, with terms already in place.

 

United’s financial limitations and lack of Champions League football make their pursuit unlikely to succeed this window.