Hidden Alexander Isak transfer clause that could complicate Liverpool move further

The ongoing transfer drama involving Alexander Isak and Liverpool has taken another complicated turn, revealing financial details that could make any potential deal even more difficult to complete.

The situation has evolved into a public disagreement between the player and his club, with neither side showing signs of backing down from their position.

After weeks of silence, the Swedish striker finally spoke out about his situation on Tuesday. His statement came as he explained why he chose not to attend the Professional Footballers’ Association awards ceremony.

In his message, Isak made some serious claims about broken promises and lost trust between himself and Newcastle’s leadership. He expressed frustration that others had been controlling the narrative while he remained quiet, and he insisted that the club had known about his desire to leave for quite some time.

Newcastle responded quickly to Isak’s claims with their own official statement. The club firmly denied that any official had ever promised Isak he could leave this summer.

While acknowledging that players have their own wishes and ambitions, the statement emphasized that the club must always consider what’s best for Newcastle United, the team, and its supporters above all else.

The message also made it clear that the conditions for a potential sale have not been met and are unlikely to be met before the transfer window closes.

The financial aspect of any potential transfer presents its own set of challenges. Liverpool already tested the waters with a £110 million bid, but Newcastle quickly rejected this offer as insufficient.

The Magpies reportedly value their star striker closer to £150 million, which would represent a British record transfer fee. However, there’s another financial complication that many fans might not be aware of.

When Newcastle originally signed Isak from Real Sociedad in 2022 for £63 million, they agreed to include a special clause in the deal.

This clause states that if Newcastle ever sell Isak to another club, Real Sociedad will receive 10% of any profit made on the original transfer fee.

This means that if Isak were sold for £150 million, the Spanish club would receive approximately £8.7 million from the transaction.

This sell-on clause creates an additional financial consideration for Newcastle. To receive the full amount they want from any transfer, they might need to ask for an even higher price from Liverpool to account for the money that would go to Real Sociedad.

Alternatively, Liverpool might need to increase their offer to ensure that Newcastle ends up with the net amount they’re seeking.

The combination of the player’s public stance, the club’s firm position, and this financial complication makes any transfer increasingly unlikely as the deadline approaches.

Both clubs appear to be standing their ground, with Newcastle insisting they won’t sell unless their conditions are met and Liverpool seemingly unwilling to meet the current asking price.

With the added factor of the sell-on clause requiring even more money to satisfy all parties, this transfer saga might continue without resolution until at least the next transfer window.

The situation leaves Isak in a difficult position, training away from the first team while his future remains uncertain. For Newcastle fans, it represents the potential loss of their most exciting player.

For Liverpool supporters, it means continued uncertainty about whether their club will secure the world-class striker they’ve been seeking. As the days count down to the transfer deadline, this complex situation shows no signs of a simple resolution.