Liverpool made an inquiry to Newcastle United regarding striker Alexander Isak last week. He has since been spotted training alone as the rumors continue to swirl
Liverpool Ask About Isak — But Newcastle Aren’t Budging
Liverpool made an inquiry last week for Alexander Isak, but Newcastle United remain firm: the Swedish striker is not for sale this summer. That hasn’t stopped the rumours, especially after Eddie Howe left Isak out of the squad for their 4-0 loss to Celtic — a move that raised even more eyebrows.
“Alex has trained this week and he’s fine,” Howe said. “But with all the speculation and things going on, I decided to send him home. The last thing he wants is to be sat in the stands under that kind of scrutiny. That’s not fair to him.”
Transfer Buzz Heats Up
Isak’s absence only added fuel to the fire. Alongside Liverpool’s interest, clubs in Saudi Arabia are also circling, and with Newcastle valuing him at over $150m, his agents could be pushing for a big salary bump.
This week, Isak was seen training away from the main squad, but Newcastle World reported it was precautionary. He had a scan for a potential knock — thankfully, it came back all clear. He’s now doing individual training to avoid any risks, just like teammate Lewis Hall.
Howe: No Guarantees, But We Want Him
When asked if he could guarantee Isak stays, Eddie Howe kept it real: “I’d never give that guarantee to anybody. I’ve been in football long enough to know how quickly things change. But I’ll say this — the desire to keep him is as strong as it could possibly be.”
There’s no doubt Newcastle want to keep their No. 9, but Howe’s honesty shows that even they know things can shift fast when clubs like Liverpool come knocking.
Ekitike on His Way to Anfield
Interestingly, Newcastle were linked with Hugo Ekitike earlier in the summer — the same striker now set to join Liverpool instead. The Reds have agreed a deal worth $106m (£79m) for the 22-goal striker, who is currently undergoing his medical.
That move could further shape Liverpool’s forward line, and perhaps explains their interest in Isak as a long-term project. But for now, Newcastle are standing firm, and Isak remains a Magpie — at least until something changes.