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Sorry, I can't fetch or summarize the article from empireofthekop.com as there is no corresponding search result for that URL in the provided material. However, based on my available knowledge, I can summarize the situation reported by The Athletic's David Ornstein, which is directly relevant to the topic you’re asking about. --- Alexander Isak, Newcastle United’s star striker, has told the club that he wants to leave this summer, and his absence from the recent pre-season tour to Asia (including matches in Singapore and South Korea) was the player’s own choice[1][2][4]. Although Newcastle had hoped to keep Isak, offering him an improved contract, the 25-year-old Swedish international has decided he wants to move on[1][4]. Manager Eddie Howe addressed Isak’s absence, initially stating it was his decision to leave Isak out of the squad that faced Celtic, citing the need to shield the player from ongoing transfer speculation[3]. However, multiple sources now confirm that Isak himself requested to be omitted from the tour amid rumors of a potential move to Liverpool[1]. Newcastle have not officially confirmed this, but the club is reportedly already exploring options to replace him in the event of his departure[1][5]. Isak was Newcastle’s top scorer last season with 23 Premier League goals, making him one of the most sought-after forwards in England[1]. His contract runs until 2028, so any transfer would require a significant fee[1]. Meanwhile, Howe remains publicly optimistic, stating he is “confident [Isak] will be a Newcastle player come the end of the window,” but acknowledged the difficulty of retaining top talent in the face of intense interest from elite clubs[3]. The situation remains fluid, with Isak’s future likely to be one of the major stories of the summer transfer window as Newcastle, Liverpool, and possibly other clubs navigate a potential blockbuster deal[1].
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