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Football Insider revealed on 11 August Newcastle have no intention of selling Isak unless they can find a top-class replacement before the window closes.

The Sweden international is currently refusing to play for Eddie Howe’s side and wasn’t named in the squad for their goalless draw against Aston Villa on Saturday (16 August) following Liverpool’s interest. 

Alexander Isak is refusing to play for Newcastle United (Credit: Imago)

This article contains exclusive comment from Stefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.

Isak registered 27 goals and six assists in 42 appearances last season, helping Newcastle finish fifth in the Premier League and win the Carabao Cup. 

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The 25-year-old is under contract at St James’ Park until June 2028 after joining for £63million on a six-year deal from Real Sociedad in 2022.

“A lot of people have talked about this Fifa situation, but as I read it, there is no international element at all, given that it’s a Newcastle domestic issue and it’s a Liverpool domestic issue if it’s a Newcastle to Liverpool transfer.

“But in terms of dispute resolution and claims for compensation, they would go under the auspices of the Premier League or the FA depending on which route they take.” 

Alexander Isak’s stats in the 2024-25 season (Credit: Imago)

In terms of other transfer activity, former England goalkeeper Paul Robinson told Football Insider Newcastle are likely to reject offers for Kieran Trippier despite interest from Monaco.

Trippier played the full 90 minutes in Newcastle’s clash at Villa Park on Saturday. 

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