Are There Any Offers for Isak's Future?
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Key Takeaways
- No formal offers for Alexander Isak have been received by Newcastle.
- Isak was left out of the pre-season squad due to a thigh injury.
- Several major clubs are reportedly interested in Isak.
- Isak had a significant impact last season with 27 goals.
- Eddie Howe remains optimistic about Isak's future at Newcastle.
Suwon, July 29 (NationPress) Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe addressed the speculation surrounding striker Alexander Isak and confirmed that no formal offers have been made for the Swedish forward. Currently, Newcastle United is on a tour of South-East Asia as part of their pre-season training. Following a 2-3 loss to Arsenal, the team is set to face the K-League XI at the Suwon World Cup Stadium in South Korea this Wednesday.
Isak was omitted from Newcastle’s pre-season squad due to a thigh injury; however, reports from ESPN indicate that he has expressed a desire to leave the club, with Liverpool, PSG, and Al-Hilal showing interest. Nevertheless, Newcastle is reportedly not keen on parting ways with him.
Howe echoed this sentiment by stating that the club has a degree of control over the future of the 25-year-old.
"He remains our player. His contract is with us. We, to some extent, dictate what happens next for him. I hope that all possibilities are still open to us. My desire is for him to stay, but that is not entirely within my control. We have yet to receive a formal offer for Alex from any other club," Howe stated during the pre-match press conference.
Isak was instrumental in Newcastle’s impressive season, netting 27 goals in 42 matches across all competitions, helping secure UEFA Champions League football for the upcoming season, while also ending the club’s trophy drought with a Carabao Cup victory.
Despite ongoing rumors about Isak's potential departure during the summer transfer window, Howe is optimistic about his future at the club.
"Certainly, there are discussions happening behind the scenes. We intend to keep these conversations private. We wish for him to continue his journey with Newcastle. We are financially strong and are committed to achieving success," Howe added.