Eddie Howe Reacts as Newcastle Reject Liverpool’s £100m Bid for Alexander Isak
KEY POINTS
• Newcastle turned down Liverpool’s £100 million offer for Isak, demanding for £150 million instead.
• Isak’s reported thigh injury stopped him from traveling with Newcastle to Asia.
• The striker is currently training with his former club, Real Sociedad.
• Eddie Howe only learned of developments through the media.
• Howe expressed hope of retaining Isak, calling the situation “complex.”
After Liverpool’s bold bid of £100 million for star striker Alexander Isak was quickly rejected by Newcastle United. Manager Eddie Howe has finally spoken about the messy transfer situation regarding the player, highlighting that the Swedish international values £150 million.
However, it was revealed that the 25-year-old forward, Alexander Isak missed Newcastle’s pre-season tour to Asia due to a minor thigh injury, but allegedly seen training with his former team, Real Sociedad, in Spain. Isak’s growing dissatisfaction at St. James’ Park was made worse by the unexpected news. This led to new rumors that he might be thinking about leaving this summer.
Howe said concerning the Liverpool and Isak’s current situation rumouring all over the internet. He spoke from Seoul ahead of their friendly match against Tottenham, pointing out the gap between the manager and the negotiation that have been happening behind the scenes.
Howe is hopeful that Isak will wear a Newcastle shirt again, despite the current uncertainty. He further emphasized the team’s strong support for their star forward. He described the situation as “complex” and “far from ideal,” leaving the future of the Magpies’ top attacking player is uncertain.
IMPACTOTRENDING’S VIEWS
This situation shows the growing tension between Alexander Isak and Newcastle United due to strong interest from Liverpool. Eddie Howe is trying to minimise the situation publicly, but his lack of involvement in the talks and Isak’s decision to train elsewhere suggest a possible problem in team relations. The Swedish striker’s future in the Premier League may depend on the next few days because of a difference in valuation between the two clubs.
