Newcastle want Isak to return to training and playing after he went on strike in a bid to force a move to Anfield earlier this month. The Swedish international remains adamant that he will never feature for the club again and only sees himself as a Liverpool player going forward.
Vlahovic to replace Isak?
Adding a new centre-forward is a major priority for The Magpies, who have since been rejected by a host of strikers such as Hugo Ekitike who signed for The Reds and Benjamin Sesko who joined Manchester United earlier this summer.
Now, as reported by journalist Ben Jacobs, Newcastle have been handed the opportunity to sign Juventus star Vlahovic which could be the club’s solution to securing an Isak replacement.
“Newcastle United have been offered the chance to sign Dusan Vlahovic.
“Sources in Italy say Juventus raised Vlahovic as a potential replacement for Liverpool target Alexander Isak.
“Juve are willing to accept offers around €30m in order to get the Serbian striker off their wage bill following the arrival of Jonathan David.”
Newcastle show no interest
Negotiations regarding a new deal for Vlahovic with the Serie A side have seemed uncertain in recent weeks. The club are reluctant to allow a player of Vlahovic’s calibre to leave on a free transfer and it looks like their only option now is to offer him to other top clubs.
However, despite the opportunity, Jacobs reports that Newcastle have shown zero interest which suggests Vlahovic was never on their list of potential Isak replacements.
As it stands, Newcastle are not planning to proceed. Also unclear if Vlahovic would be open to a move to St James' Park.
Newcastle remain keen on Brentford's Yoane Wissa and are set to make a second bid for Wolves’ Jorgen Strand-Larsen, even though Wolves insist they don't wish to sell