Eddie Howe makes Alexander Isak admission after Newcastle execs held crunch talks with the striker before the Magpies lost 3-2 to Liverpool - the club he wants to join
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Newcastle United have made a significant decision regarding the future of striker Alexander Isak amid interest from Liverpool. Following speculation and Isak’s public demand to leave the club, Newcastle’s executives, including co-owner Jamie Reuben and sporting director Jacobo Solis, held critical discussions with the Sweden international at his home. These talks revolved around Isak’s commitment to play for Newcastle this season in exchange for the club’s willingness to negotiate a new contract, despite his current deal running until 2028.
Isak has been training separately from the first team and missed two consecutive Premier League fixtures, including the recent 3-2 loss to Liverpool, highlighting the tension between the player and the club. The striker’s dissatisfaction stems notably from what he described as "broken promises" by the club, a point tied to contract negotiations that stalled last season. Initially, Newcastle planned to offer him a new deal last summer, but with then-sporting director Paul Mitchell opting against it, no new contract materialized at that time.
Manager Eddie Howe has expressed a clear desire for Isak to remain and contribute to Newcastle’s Premier League campaign. However, the club’s strategic approach now includes a firm stance that Isak must recommit to the team before any contract extension talks proceed. This development maintains a delicate balance in the club’s attempt to keep one of its key attacking players while managing a difficult transfer saga under the glare of Premier League rivals Liverpool’s interest.
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