Alexander Isak transfer update provided by Craig Hope

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The future of Alexander Isak remains one of the biggest talking points of the summer transfer window, with uncertainty swirling around Newcastle United’s prized striker.

The Magpies are caught in a complicated situation: they do not want to sell their star forward.

And yet financial realities and the player’s rising stock across Europe mean speculation refuses to go away.

Newcastle’s lack of luck in the striker market has only added to the tension.

The club is still searching for a suitable replacement should Isak depart, but no deal with Merseyside club Liverpool has been completed.

That uncertainty fuels the conundrum – if Isak were to leave without a successor lined up, Eddie Howe’s side would be left worryingly light in attack ahead of a crucial campaign.

How that would look like was evident in Newcastle’s goalless draw against Aston Villa in their first game this season.

The Swede has been instrumental since arriving from Real Sociedad, and his goals have underpinned Newcastle’s progress both in the Premier League and on the European stage.

Losing him without a plan in place would be a serious gamble.

Into this debate steps journalist Craig Hope, who has provided the latest update on the saga.

According to Hope who spoke on Sky Sports this morning, Newcastle would consider selling if the right conditions are met – specifically, if they manage to secure a replacement.

According to the journalist, the figure being discussed is around £130 million, a valuation that reflects both Isak’s importance to the side and the reality of today’s transfer market.

While clubs circling him are aware of his talent, Newcastle’s stance remains firm: unless they bring in a new striker, the Swede will not be allowed to leave.

That update reinforces what has been evident all summer – Newcastle are in no rush to sell and will not be forced into a deal that leaves them weakened.

Yet with time running out and suitors waiting in the wings, the saga is far from over.

Whether the Magpies find that elusive replacement may ultimately determine if Alexander Isak stays on Tyneside or moves on for a record-breaking fee.

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