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Alexander Isak has become the latest big name linked with a move away from his club.

Newcastle United fans have watched this situation unfold with increasing anxiety, and now Liverpool supporters are starting to pay close attention too.

This summer window has already been wild.

Liverpool have spent over £290 million on new players, but there’s a sense that they still want one more signing up top.

Isak’s name being thrown into the mix naturally sparks interest.

He’s quick, he’s clinical, and he’s proven himself in the Premier League.

The Swedish striker didn’t travel with the rest of the Newcastle squad to Singapore for pre-season.

That immediately raised questions.

Was it just injury?

Or is something bigger happening behind the scenes?

In the last few days, speculation has grown.

Isak is said to be open to exploring his options.

Newcastle are insisting he’s not for sale.

But we’ve all seen how quickly things change in football.

For Liverpool fans, this feels familiar.

There’s always one big transfer saga every summer.

This year, Isak might just be it.

Eddie Howe has finally addressed the situation.

Speaking from Singapore ahead of Newcastle’s friendly against Arsenal, he made it clear the club wants to keep Isak, but didn’t exactly shut the door on an exit either.

“He is now in Newcastle getting his injury assessed.”

“Hopefully he will be back soon and playing in the black and white shirt, that’s what we want to see,” Howe said.

The striker is currently managing a minor thigh injury, which explains why he didn’t make the trip.

But Howe acknowledged there’s more going on.

“Of course there are things going on behind the scenes.”

“Conversations that happen between Alex and ourselves and Alex and the club will stay private.”

Howe then added, “He is very popular in the dressing room and would love him to continue his journey at Newcastle.”

“There are no contract talks taking place, that will be for a later date, potentially.”

And when asked about the future, he kept it realistic: “I certainly hope he stays.

With Liverpool and even Saudi clubs circling, this story is far from over.

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