Indirectly, Newcastle confirmed that Alexander Isak is on strike and refusing to participate in training and official matches, citing his desire to move to Liverpool before the end of the current summer transfer window.
English media outlets reported that Isak has no intention of playing for Newcastle again, no matter what happens. If he doesn’t move to Liverpool, he won’t wear the Magpies jersey, even if it costs him a place in the 2026 World Cup with Sweden.
To confirm his intentions, the 26-year-old vacated the house he has lived in in Newcastle for the past three years and put it up for rent.
According to recent reports, Newcastle is shocked by Isak’s stance and the club didn’t want things to reach this point. However, the player was not fined despite his absence from team training.
The latest news was manager Eddie Howe’s announcement that Isak would not participate in Newcastle’s first Premier League match, scheduled for Saturday against Aston Villa. The Englishman commented, “Isak’s situation is the same. There’s nothing new, so it’s going to stay the same for a while.”
He continued, “I think it was healthy for us, and I can’t deny that it was a huge challenge. Alex, for me, is one of the best strikers in the world, if not the best. His absence from the team leaves a big gap.”
The good news for Isak is that Newcastle are currently working hard to secure a deal for Yoann Wissa from Brentford, which should pave the way for Liverpool’s new bid, expected to reach £150 million, making him the most expensive player in Premier League history.
