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Sweden manager has publicly spoken out in support of Alexander Isak amid the ongoing transfer saga involving the Newcastle striker and Liverpool. Isak has been persistently linked with a move to Liverpool throughout the summer transfer window. Despite Liverpool's reportedly rejected bid of £110 million, Newcastle remains firm in their £150 million valuation of the Sweden international and have so far refused to sell.

Isak has not joined Newcastle's pre-season tour and instead trained alone at his former club Real Sociedad. Newcastle's manager Eddie Howe stated that he "cannot involve" Isak in his plans while the transfer situation remains unresolved. This standoff escalated recently as Isak reportedly went "on strike" to force a transfer to Liverpool, leading to him missing Newcastle's opening Premier League match against Aston Villa.

Newcastle reportedly prefers to keep Isak and have offered him a contract extension, hoping to convince him to stay at the club. Nonetheless, the club is aware of the gamble they take if Isak refuses to return to the squad after September 1 should no transfer materialize. The Swedish boss's backing adds a notable voice supporting the striker amidst this drama.

As the situation remains fluid, the transfer is one of the key storylines ahead of the new Premier League season, with both clubs and the player yet to reach a resolution.

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