After three consecutive transfer windows failed to strengthen the lineup, Newcastle urgently needs fresh blood and a new beginning, The Athletic posted a post to talk about the latest situation of the team.
Isaac has not trained with the first team since mid-July, missed all preseasons in Newcastle and missed the first two Premier League games. The club has always insisted that although Liverpool wants to sign players, Isaac is not a seller. Faced with the fierce statement issued by the players last week, the club also rejected the transfer issue with a tough attitude. If they insist on keeping Isaac on the team and reintegrating into the team, a major reconciliation is required for both sides.
TA revealed that before the game against Liverpool, Newcastle executives visited Isaac's residence in the western part of Newcastle, and shareholder Jamie Ruben, PIF's representative and Newcastle board member Jacob Solis held talks with the players, but the specific results were not made public. But there is no sign that Isaac's attitude has softened or that he will return to training before the transfer window closes.
Liverpool did not withdraw from the transfer, but the final decision is in the hands of the Newcastle president. He needs to decide whether to tolerate Isaac until when, whether to sell Isaac, and whether Newcastle's tough stance is sustainable. Rumayan's decision will be the final decision.
As the transfer window enters the last week, Newcastle's top priority has always been to sign a new striker, but it also began to explore the market for midfielders. Jolington and Tonery were injured in the last game and Longstaff left the team. It is not clear who will be given priority to fill in Newcastle, but the team needs a midfielder with abundant physical fitness and wide coverage. And no matter what Isaac's situation, Newcastle must sign a striker this weekend.
Osura's wonderful goal against Liverpool shows that he has certain potential, but it is still uncertain whether he will continue to serve as the forward pillar in the next game. Visa's transfer is still pending, and some inside Newcastle believe the deal is unlikely to succeed. They did not raise the offer after Brentford rejected Newcastle's £35m plus an additional clause of up to 5m.
Now, Newcastle has officially expressed interest to Wolves forward Larson. After more than a month of observation, they made a £50 million offer on Monday, but were rejected by the Wolves. They then made a second offer of £55 million on Tuesday and were rejected again, with Wolves insisting that Larson was not a seller. However, if Wolves finally agree to sell, Newcastle is willing to raise the offer.
Due to the limited and expensive center market options, Newcastle is also considering other options, including Jackson of Chelsea, Gonzalo Ramos of Paris, Aghova of Porto and Sollot of Atletico Madrid. If Visa or Larson is not allowed to sign, Newcastle may try to loan a striker or use a loan with a buyout clause as a temporary solution.