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Alexander Isak will be offered a new Newcastle contract(Image: George Wood/Getty Images)

Alexander Isak is one of the hottest strikers in the world and Newcastle are well aware of the interest from their Premier League rivals.

Isak enjoyed a stellar 2024/25 season, scoring 27 goals in all competitions, and the Magpies now face a battle to keep hold of their star player.

On the face of things, there are no concerns for Newcastle.



The Sweden international is under contract until June 2028 and is happy at St James’ Park, where he is leading the line for an upwardly mobile team.

Newcastle will compete in the Champions League again next season after finishing fifth.

And, with the backing of the Saudi Arabia Public Investment Fund, they can compete for exciting new players in the summer transfer window.

But the reality is different – and Newcastle know they could be victims of their own success with Isak.

With Champions League football looming again, Eddie Howe knows how important it is to keep Isak.

Alexander Isak is under contract at Newcastle until 2028(Image: Getty Images)

"I never make those guarantees about any player and it’s not to do with Alex’s future but I’d be foolish to sit here and do anything like that,” he said at the end of the campaign.

“We want to keep our strongest players, I’ve said that ever since I’ve been here and sat in this seat.

Liverpool would need to sell a few big-hitters to clear the decks further, especially given the additions of Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Milos Kerkez.

Darwin Nunez is heading for the exit and Liverpool could decide to bide their time and make a move next summer for Isak, after bridging the gap this summer with a cheaper alternative.

The next month will be instructive in the direction of travel, especially if Isak doesn’t put pen to paper on a new contract with Newcastle.

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