With the striker’s desired move to Liverpool looming, Magpies hierarchy promised a lucrative new contract in a final effort to change his mind.
In a dramatic, last-minute attempt to change his mind, Newcastle United’s ownership made a personal plea to star striker Alexander Isak at his home on Monday, just hours before the team’s Premier League clash against the very club he wants to join.
According to reports, club co-owner Jamie Reuben and director Jacobo Solis met with the Swedish international to convince him to commit his future to the Magpies. The central promise of the meeting was a new, significantly improved contract offer, a clear signal of how desperately the club wants to keep its prized asset.
The high-stakes meeting underscores the intense battle over Isak’s future. The 25-year-old went public last week with his desire to leave, stating on social media that he “can’t continue” at Newcastle and accused the club of breaking promises, after talks over a new deal collapsed.
While the club’s chairman, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, was in town to watch the dramatic 3-2 defeat to Liverpool, he was not part of the direct appeal to Isak. However, it is understood he fully supports the effort to reintegrate the unhappy striker back into the squad.
Despite Newcastle’s public stance that Isak is not for sale, Liverpool’s interest is serious. The Reds have already seen one bid rejected but are expected to return with another major offer before the transfer window slams shut. It is believed Isak has already agreed to personal terms in principle with the Merseyside club.
Newcastle’s asking price is reported to be a staggering £145m (€172m), a figure designed to ward off suitors. The rift began when the club hesitated to meet the player’s wage demands of approximately £300,000 (€350,000) per week.
Since his club-record £63m (€73m) move from Real Sociedad in 2022, Isak has blossomed into one of the most feared forwards in European football, scoring 62 goals in 109 appearances. His potential departure would represent a massive blow to Newcastle’s ambitions, making the owners’ desperate home visit a calculated move to save their season before it’s too late.
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