Star striker seeks move after stellar season, as Magpies dig in heels over £150m valuation
Alexander Isak has stunned Newcastle United by submitting a transfer request just hours after the club announced he would miss their pre-season tour of the Far East due to injury. The Swedish striker, who fired the Magpies into the Champions League with 23 Premier League goals last season, has informed manager Eddie Howe that he wants to explore a departure from St James’ Park.
Rumours of Isak’s discontent have swirled for weeks, intensifying after he sat out Newcastle’s 4-0 friendly defeat to Celtic last weekend. While the club initially attributed his absence to a thigh issue—with reports claiming a precautionary scan showed no damage—the 24-year-old has now made his intentions clear.
Despite Newcastle’s insistence that they have no desire to sell and are even prepared to offer him a lucrative new deal, Isak’s request has put Europe’s elite on high alert. Liverpool are leading the chase, with reports suggesting a staggering £150m fee could secure his services. Sky Sports journalist Sacha Tavolieri claims the Reds remain Isak’s “priority,” even after their €95m signing of Hugo Ekitike. However, Saudi Pro League giants Al-Hilal—owned by the same PIF group as Newcastle—have also entered the race, leaving the door open for a potential shock move.
Arsenal, once keen on Isak, have shifted focus to fellow Swede Viktor Gyokeres, leaving Liverpool as the frontrunners in what could become a Premier League record transfer. Newcastle, however, remain defiant, with sources indicating they value their star man at €170m—far exceeding his Estimated Transfer Value of €116m.
With the saga set to dominate the summer window, one thing is certain: Isak’s future is anything but settled. Will Newcastle hold firm, or will a colossal bid force their hand? For now, the Magpies’ resolve is being put to the ultimate test.
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