“Alexander Isak Breaks Silence on Future – And What He Said Will Shock Newcastle Fans

“Alexander Isak Breaks Silence on Future – And What He Said Will Shock Newcastle Fans

Alexander Isak Considering Future as Liverpool Prepare Major Move

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak is reportedly open to exploring new opportunities, with Liverpool considering a significant bid for the Swedish international.

Isak’s own past comments may hint at the motivations behind a potential move, as he has previously expressed a strong desire to compete for top honours in football.

The 25-year-old, who has become a standout figure at St. James’ Park, made his ambitions clear back in March.

Although he stated he was happy at Newcastle, he emphasized his hunger for success and major silverware—something Liverpool, as Premier League champions and European contenders, could realistically offer.

“I’ve said many times, I don’t really think too much about my future,” Isak said at the time. “But yes, I’m happy here, and we are contenders for titles, which is what you want to win as a football player.

The chances are there, and I’m always looking forward. No [contract] talks have been held yet, but I have high ambitions. I want to create my own history.”

Despite these declarations of satisfaction at Newcastle, sources suggest Isak has grown privately frustrated, especially after the Magpies rejected Liverpool’s initial approach.

Sky Sports reports that Isak has now informed the club of his desire to assess other options, which led to him missing their pre-season tour—a decision officially attributed to a minor thigh issue.

However, the situation escalated when Isak was sent home before Newcastle’s 4–0 defeat to Celtic, with manager Eddie Howe deciding the player wasn’t mentally prepared to play amid swirling speculation about his future.

Liverpool’s recent signing of Hugo Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt for £69 million—a player Newcastle had been keen on—further complicated the situation.

Isak reportedly feared this might end Liverpool’s interest in him. Yet new Reds boss Arne Slot is believed to be keen on deploying a system that could accommodate both forwards.

Isak has been a crucial part of Newcastle’s recent resurgence, scoring 62 goals and playing a pivotal role in their Carabao Cup triumph last season—ironically, against Liverpool in the final.

But his ambition remains: to compete at the very top and earn a salary that matches his stature. Reports suggest he is seeking a wage in excess of £250,000 per week.

His agent, Gonzalo Gaitán, added fuel to the speculation earlier this month by telling Saudi outlet Arriyadiyah:

“We are indeed studying and analysing all options. We may be close to finalising the next step for the player, though I cannot confirm if that involves staying at Newcastle or a transfer.”

Despite Liverpool’s strong position in the market, no official offer has yet been made. Newcastle are reportedly demanding £150 million for the striker—a fee that would require Liverpool to break the British transfer record by a significant margin.

When asked about Isak’s future, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe commented:

“He’s still our player, under contract with us. We have a level of control over what comes next. I would love for him to stay. That’s my wish, but it’s not entirely in my hands. We’ve received no formal offers. My hope is that he remains with us and plays next season.”