{"id":17160,"date":"2025-07-29T06:04:31","date_gmt":"2025-07-29T10:04:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/newcastle-sets-sights-on-jackson-as-liverpool-links-surface-for-isaacs-replacement\/"},"modified":"2025-07-29T06:04:31","modified_gmt":"2025-07-29T10:04:31","slug":"newcastle-sets-sights-on-jackson-as-liverpool-links-surface-for-isaacs-replacement","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/newcastle-sets-sights-on-jackson-as-liverpool-links-surface-for-isaacs-replacement\/","title":{"rendered":"Newcastle Sets Sights on Jackson as Liverpool Links Surface for Isaac&#8217;s Replacement"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_74 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" class=\"list-377408\" width=\"20px\" height=\"20px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"none\"><path d=\"M6 6H4v2h2V6zm14 0H8v2h12V6zM4 11h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2zM4 16h2v2H4v-2zm16 0H8v2h12v-2z\" fill=\"currentColor\"><\/path><\/svg><svg style=\"fill: #999;color:#999\" class=\"arrow-unsorted-368013\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"10px\" height=\"10px\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" version=\"1.2\" baseProfile=\"tiny\"><path d=\"M18.2 9.3l-6.2-6.3-6.2 6.3c-.2.2-.3.4-.3.7s.1.5.3.7c.2.2.4.3.7.3h11c.3 0 .5-.1.7-.3.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7zM5.8 14.7l6.2 6.3 6.2-6.3c.2-.2.3-.5.3-.7s-.1-.5-.3-.7c-.2-.2-.4-.3-.7-.3h-11c-.3 0-.5.1-.7.3-.2.2-.3.5-.3.7s.1.5.3.7z\"\/><\/svg><\/span><\/span><\/span><\/a><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/newcastle-sets-sights-on-jackson-as-liverpool-links-surface-for-isaacs-replacement\/#Top_Stories\" >Top Stories<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/newcastle-sets-sights-on-jackson-as-liverpool-links-surface-for-isaacs-replacement\/#Trending_Rumors\" >Trending Rumors<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/newcastle-sets-sights-on-jackson-as-liverpool-links-surface-for-isaacs-replacement\/#Editors_Pick\" >Editor&#8217;s Pick<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/newcastle-sets-sights-on-jackson-as-liverpool-links-surface-for-isaacs-replacement\/#Verified_Transfers\" >Verified Transfers<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/newcastle-sets-sights-on-jackson-as-liverpool-links-surface-for-isaacs-replacement\/#Expert_Insights\" >Expert Insights<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/sportsdaily.news\/index.php\/2025\/07\/29\/newcastle-sets-sights-on-jackson-as-liverpool-links-surface-for-isaacs-replacement\/#Other_Rumors\" >Other Rumors<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<div>\n<div class=\"article-meta\"><span class=\"timestamp \">July 29, 2025, 04:00 at<\/span><\/div>\n<p>Newcastle United is reportedly interested in Chelsea&#8217;s <strong>Nicholas Jackson<\/strong>, potentially paving the way for <strong>Alexander Isak<\/strong> to transfer to Liverpool. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund is considering a third attempt to secure Manchester United winger <strong>Jadon Sancho<\/strong>. Stay tuned for the latest updates on transfers, rumors, and football gossip from around the globe.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Transfer homepage | Completed transactions | Men&#8217;s grades | Women&#8217;s grades<\/strong><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Stories\"><\/span>Top Stories<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Source: Manchester United eyeing Watkins and Sesko<br \/>&#8211; Grealish returns to training with City<br \/>&#8211; Saliba: &#8220;Scary&#8221; gy\u00f6keres can assist Arsenal&#8217;s title bid<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline inline-photo full\">\n<figure>\n      <picture><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0729%2Fr1525086_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=570&amp;format=jpg, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0729%2Fr1525086_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=1140&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0729%2Fr1525086_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=375, https:\/\/a4.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fphoto%2F2025%2F0729%2Fr1525086_1296x729_16%2D9.jpg&amp;w=750&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" class=\" lazyload lazyload\" data-image-container=\".inline-photo\" height=\"320\" width=\"570\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture><figcaption class=\"photoCaption\">Chelsea&#8217;s Nicholas Jackson is seen as a key target as Newcastle United plans for a future without Alexander Isak. <cite>Marcio Machado\/Eurasia Sport Images\/Getty Images<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/aside>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trending_Rumors\"><\/span>Trending Rumors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Newcastle United has eyeing Chelsea&#8217;s striker <strong>Nicholas Jackson<\/strong> as the club looks for options in case Alexander Isak departs. Isak netted 23 league goals for Newcastle last season, trailing only Liverpool&#8217;s Mohamed Salah. Jackson, 24, is viewed as a viable alternative to RB Leipzig&#8217;s <strong>Benjamin Sesko<\/strong>, who is also a target for Manchester United.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Borussia Dortmund is reportedly contemplating a third acquisition attempt for Manchester United winger <strong>Jadon Sancho<\/strong>, as per Sky Sports Germany. Discussions are ongoing about signing the 25-year-old, who was on loan to Chelsea last season and directly contributed to seven goals in 31 Premier League matches. The Red Devils may part with him for an offer around 20 million euros.<\/p>\n<aside class=\"inline editorial float-r\" data-behavior=\"article_related\">\n<h2 class=\"editorial-title\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Editors_Pick\"><\/span>Editor&#8217;s Pick<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>2 Related<\/p>\n<\/aside>\n<p>&#8211; Real Madrid is seriously considering <strong>William Saliba<\/strong> or <strong>Ibrahima Konate<\/strong> as potential defensive signings if either becomes available, with Liverpool players being the prime candidates. The club is monitoring how Liverpool manages Konate&#8217;s situation, as his contract runs out in a year, and he seems interested in a move to the Bernabeu.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Chelsea has shown interest in Manchester United winger <strong>Alejandro Garnacho<\/strong>, according to Talksport. Bruce had previously expressed interest in the 21-year-old back in January, and a new approach depends on the completion of a deal for RB Leipzig midfielder <strong>Xavi Simons<\/strong>. Garnacho is contemplating leaving Old Trafford this summer and is also linked to Aston Villa, but a bid of \u00a340 million is necessary to secure him.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Free agent <strong>Thomas Muller<\/strong> hopes to finalize his move to MLS with the White Caps in Vancouver after opting against a transfer to LAFC post-Bayern Munich exit this summer. Before signing with the Caps, he must agree to a deal with FC Cincinnati, who currently hold his discovery rights, possibly asking for more than $400,000.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Verified_Transfers\"><\/span>Verified Transfers<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Sports CP has secured <strong>Luis Suarez<\/strong> after Victor G\u00f6keres left Arsenal, with a deal involving unreleased fees from Almeria.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Brazil&#8217;s right back <strong>Wesley France<\/strong>, who debuted for the national team this year, has signed permanently with Roma from Flamengo.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Argentina&#8217;s left back <strong>Nicholas Taliafico<\/strong> agreed to a new contract with Lyon to remain until June 2027 after his previous contract expired in June following the 2022 World Cup.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Expert_Insights\"><\/span>Expert Insights<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<div data-behavior=\"video_scroll\" class=\"contentItem__content contentItem__content--media-card contentItem__content--fullWidth contentItem__content--inline\">\n<figure data-video=\"watch,640,360,45845052\" data-cerebro-id=\"6887eb878b9c912b9b60864f\" data-title=\"Nicol concedes that Liverpool can't ignore the chance to sign Isak\" class=\"media-wrapper_image video\" data-source=\"espn\">\n        <picture class=\"media-wrapper_image\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0728%2Fdm_250728_Nicol_concedes_that_Liverpool_cant_ignore_the_chance_to_sign_Isak%2Fdm_250728_Nicol_concedes_that_Liverpool_cant_ignore_the_chance_to_sign_Isak.jpg&amp;w=640&amp;h=360&amp;cquality=80&amp;format=jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 376px)\"><source data-srcset=\"https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0728%2Fdm_250728_Nicol_concedes_that_Liverpool_cant_ignore_the_chance_to_sign_Isak%2Fdm_250728_Nicol_concedes_that_Liverpool_cant_ignore_the_chance_to_sign_Isak.jpg&amp;w=335&amp;cquality=80, https:\/\/a.espncdn.com\/combiner\/i?img=%2Fmedia%2Fmotion%2F2025%2F0728%2Fdm_250728_Nicol_concedes_that_Liverpool_cant_ignore_the_chance_to_sign_Isak%2Fdm_250728_Nicol_concedes_that_Liverpool_cant_ignore_the_chance_to_sign_Isak.jpg&amp;w=670&amp;cquality=40&amp;format=jpg 2x\" media=\"(max-width: 375px)\"><img class=\" lazyload lazyload\"><\/source><\/source><\/picture>\n          <span class=\"video-play-button\" data-id=\"45845052\">play<\/span><figcaption class=\"media-caption\">\n<p>0:52<\/p>\n<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<div class=\"contentItem__contentWrapper\">\n<p>Nicole acknowledges that Liverpool cannot miss out on signing Isak<\/p>\n<p class=\"contentItem__subhead\">Steve Nicol argued that Liverpool would benefit from acquiring Isak instead of missing a major opportunity.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Other_Rumors\"><\/span>Other Rumors<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p>&#8211; Contract discussions are ongoing between Barcelona and midfielder <strong>Frenkie de Jong<\/strong>, with the club seeking to secure him until 2028. (Mundo Deportivo)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Nottingham Forest has reached a \u20ac40 million agreement to sign Bologna winger <strong>And Ndoye<\/strong>, with the player heading to the UK for a medical. (Fabrizio Romano)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Free agent striker <strong>Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang<\/strong> is set to finalize his transfer to Ligue 1 team Marseille this week. (l&#8217;equipe)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Talks are in progress between Newcastle and Southampton over a move for goalkeeper <strong>Aaron Ramsdale<\/strong>. (Sky Sports)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Nottingham Forest is lining up a deal for winger <strong>Adamatra Olay<\/strong>. (Daily Telegraph)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Newcastle\u2019s bids for Brentford striker <strong>Yoan Wissa<\/strong> have all been declined as the Bees seek a replacement. (i-essay)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Everton is eyeing Lyon midfielder <strong>Ainsley Maitland-Niles<\/strong>. (Talksport)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Juventus has highlighted Marseille defender <strong>Leonardo Balerdi<\/strong> as a prime target. (Gazette dello Sport)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; West Ham United is monitoring Arsenal midfielder <strong>Fabio Vieira<\/strong>. (Ben Jacobs)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Advanced negotiations are underway between Real Sociedad and Wolverhampton Wanderers for <strong>Gonzalo Guedes<\/strong>. (Marca)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Rangers are set to loan Tottenham Hotspur winger Mikey Moore, without an option for a permanent transfer. (Sky Sports)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Tottenham Hotspur midfielder <strong>Yves Bissouma<\/strong> is being targeted by a Saudi Arabian league club, Al-Nassr, looking to enhance their squad this summer. (Ben Jacobs)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Sports CP is in talks with Nottingham Forest regarding a loan for attacking midfielder <strong>Gon\u00e7alo Silva<\/strong>. (Goal)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Swiss international midfielder <strong>Granit Xhaka<\/strong> is close to completing his transfer from Bayer Leverkusen to Sunderland on Tuesday. (Fabrizio Romano)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Eintracht Frankfurt is exploring the possibility of signing Wolverhampton Wanderers striker Fabio Silva as an alternative to Liverpool forward <strong>Hugo Ekitike<\/strong>. (TeamTalk)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Botafogo has rejected an offer for Brazilian youth international defender <strong>Biancino<\/strong>, valuing him between \u20ac15 million and \u20ac18 million. (Globo)<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>Fan Take:<\/strong> This transfer news highlights the shifting dynamics within top clubs, as potential moves can drastically alter team strategies and player trajectories. For fans, these developments not only create excitement surrounding new signings but also raise questions about how these changes can impact league competitiveness and team fortunes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>July 29, 2025, 04:00 at Newcastle United is reportedly interested in Chelsea&#8217;s Nicholas Jackson, potentially paving the way for Alexander Isak to transfer to Liverpool. Meanwhile, Borussia Dortmund is considering a third attempt to secure Manchester United winger Jadon Sancho. 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