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Alexander Isak looks increasingly likely to leave Newcastle(Image: Justin Setterfield/Getty Images)

Alexander Isak's wage demands would catapult him into the ranks of the Premier League's most handsomely rewarded stars if he did ultimately sign a new deal with Newcastle United.

And amid speculation over his future, Eddie Howe chose to send the Swede home from the pre-season game at Celtic last weekend.

It has also been confirmed he will miss the club's pre-season trip to Asia with a minor thigh issue.



Without revealing any details regarding whether Isak will transfer or stay with Newcastle."

Discussions regarding a fresh Newcastle contract for Isak have been ongoing.

Such terms fall outside Newcastle's present pay structure, and The Times have reported the club were prepared to go up to £200,000-a-week, but that was not agreeable to the player.

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Isak's huge demands would ultimately elevate him among the Premier League's top earners.

Isak's wage demands would make him one of the Premier League's best-paid players(Image: Stu Forster/Getty Images)

According to Spotrac, just five top-flight players earn beyond that amount.

Meanwhile, Ekitike is reported to be on around £250,000-a-week at Anfield.

Howe addressed rumours about Isak as he explained his decision to send him home before the Celtic game.

He travelled back to Glasgow with us, but I decided to send him home due to the speculation around him."

The Magpies boss added: "Yes, I've had discussions with him, but that's not abnormal.
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