Liverpool’s pursuit of Alexander Isak remains alive but in a holding pattern, as the club waits for a clear signal from Newcastle United before making any fresh move.According to journalist Ben Jacobs, the Reds have made no further bid, approach, or meaningful contact since their £110 million offer was swiftly and emphatically rejected.Liverpool’s position has not changed, they respect Newcastle’s stance but are unwilling to waste time or energy unless there is genuine encouragement from St. James’ Park.The club’s recruitment team remains convinced that Isak would be an ideal fit for Arne Slot’s system, yet they are adopting a patient approach in the wake of the Magpies’ hardline response.Liverpool do not want a repeat of the Gordon sagaJacobs reports that the situation mirrors Liverpool’s experience with Anthony Gordon last summer.At that time, Newcastle initially appeared open to discussions due to their PSR constraints, only to sell Elliot Anderson and Yankuba Minteh instead. By the time Liverpool revisited the possibility, Newcastle were no longer willing to negotiate.In this current case, Newcastle had at one stage given an indication they might be willing to engage over Isak, prompting Liverpool to submit their £110m bid with optimism. The speed and strength of the rejection, therefore, came as a surprise to those at Anfield.More Stories / Latest NewsReport: Man United on alert as Bayern Munich contract talks with star player stallAug 13 2025, 8:25Manchester City’s plan involving Alexander Isak revealedAug 13 2025, 8:17Why Liverpool are playing the waiting game in their pursuit of Alexander IsakAug 13 2025, 8:03Reds remain in contention to sign Alexander IsakAlexander Isak in action for Newcastle United (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images)While the bid was knocked back, Liverpool have not abandoned the chase.The plan is to remain on standby, prepared to act quickly if Newcastle soften their stance later in the window.On the other hand, the Magpies have prepared their contingency plan in case Isak leaves the club. They have identified Crystal Palace striker Jean-Philippe Mateta as their top target to replace the Sweden international striker.For now, the Isak saga is on pause, but with the transfer window still open, this high-profile pursuit is far from over.Just in: 29-year-old expected to leave Liverpool after Arne Slot decision The post Why Liverpool are playing the waiting game in their pursuit of Alexander Isak appeared first on CaughtOffside.