Newcastle United's star striker Alexander Isak is currently earning significantly less than Liverpool's new signing, Hugo Ekitike.

Despite netting 23 league goals for Eddie Howe's side last season and attracting attention from the reigning Premier League champions, his earnings fall short.

Liverpool made a staggering offer of up to $163 million (£120 million) for Isak, which was promptly turned down by Newcastle.



Reports suggest that Isak is refusing to play for the club again, but the Magpies insist that the forward is not on the market.

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Premier League newcomer Ekitike joined Liverpool as part of their summer transfer spree, securing a $107M (£79m) move from Eintracht Frankfurt.

The Swedish striker earns $160,000 (£120,000) per week at Newcastle after agreeing to a six-year deal in August 2022, just under half of what Ekitike is being paid despite his lack of experience in English football.

It's been suggested that the Isak transfer saga was sparked by former sporting director Paul Mitchell failing to offer him the new deal that Amanda Staveley had promised before her departure from the club.

Isak was reportedly seeking a weekly wage of $407,000 (£300,000) from Newcastle, which would exceed the club's current wage structure.

Newcastle was reportedly prepared to offer up to $270,000-a-week (£200,000), which would have exceeded the club's top earner Bruno Guimaraes.

Isak arrived as the club's record signing in 2022 and contributed to ending the club's 70-year wait for domestic silverware last season by netting in the Carabao Cup final.

Wages are not believed to have been a significant factor in Ekitike's decision to choose Liverpool over Newcastle.
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