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Alexander Isak, the Newcastle United striker currently attracting significant transfer interest, has reportedly made a staggering contract demand amid Liverpool's interest in him. His existing contract pays him £120,000 per week, but according to Paisley Gates, Isak is now demanding a huge pay rise, reportedly around £300,000 per week, to sign a new deal at Newcastle United. This proposed increase would make him the highest-paid player at St. James' Park, significantly surpassing current wages at the club.

Interest from Liverpool has been persistent, with the Premier League champions having made a substantial approach for the 25-year-old striker. However, Newcastle has maintained a firm stance that Isak is not for sale, with a valuation rumored to be at least £120 million, a price few clubs can afford. Liverpool's attempt to sign him this summer was eventually halted as they turned their attention to Eintracht Frankfurt's Hugo Ekitiké, concluding a separate deal.

Isak’s agent has indicated that they are “analysing all options” and may be close to finalizing the next step for the player, though this does not necessarily imply an imminent transfer. Despite the transfer speculation, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has expressed confidence that Isak will remain with the club beyond the summer. However, there has been an element of unrest created by the ongoing interest, and Isak’s contract talks had reportedly been placed on hold due to shifts in Newcastle's club hierarchy.

In summary, Isak’s future remains uncertain, but his large wage demand signals a potential contract renewal is a significant challenge for Newcastle amid competing bids and increasing market interest. Liverpool seem to have refocused their transfer strategy, while other potential suitors, including clubs from Saudi Arabia, continue to be linked with the player.

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