Liverpool goal Alexander Isak says his relationship with Newcastle “can’t continue” and “change is in the best interests of everyone” as he accused the membership of damaged guarantees over his future.
Hours after the striker delivered his bombshell assertion, Newcastle responded by refuting Isak’s suggestion he was advised he might go away this summer season and insisted they “do not foresee” the participant being offered, as their phrases are unlikely to be met.
Isak’s potential sale has all the time been depending on Newcastle signing an sufficient substitute and a membership assembly their £150m valuation. With lower than two weeks left within the window, neither of these circumstances have been met.
Isak, 25, is at the moment coaching away from his team-mates, however Newcastle added: “Alex remains part of our family and will be welcomed back when he is ready to rejoin his team-mates.”
Isak’s explosive assertion mentioned: “I’ve saved quiet for a very long time whereas others have spoken. That silence has allowed folks to push their very own model of occasions, although they understand it would not replicate what was actually mentioned and agreed behind closed doorways.
“The truth is that guarantees had been made and the membership has recognized my place for a very long time. To now act as if these points are solely rising is deceptive.
“When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue. That’s where things are for me right now – and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself.”
Newcastle’s assertion in response learn: “We want to keep our best players, but we also understand players have their own wishes and we listen to their views.
“As defined to Alex and his representatives, we should all the time consider the most effective pursuits of Newcastle United, the group and our supporters in all choices and we now have been clear that the circumstances of a sale this summer season haven’t transpired.
“We do not foresee those conditions being met.
“It is a proud soccer membership with proud traditions and we try to retain our household really feel. Alex stays a part of our household and will probably be welcomed again when he is able to rejoin his teammates.”
Sky Sports News reported in July that Isak had informed Newcastle he wanted to explore his options this transfer window.
At the start of August, Liverpool had a £110m plus add-ons bid rejected by Newcastle for the 25-year-old.
Isak took his frustrations public on Tuesday with an update on Instagram posted during the PFA awards ceremony, which he skipped despite being nominated for the top prize of Player of the Year, due to his current stand-off with Newcastle.
He said: “I am proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with a spot within the PFA Premier League Workforce of the Season for 2024/25.
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Ex-Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce believes the membership ought to promote Isak
“First and foremost I want to thank my teammates and everyone at Newcastle United who has supported me along the way.
“I am not on the ceremony tonight. With every part occurring, it did not really feel proper to be there.”
Newcastle have so far failed to bring in a striker to cover the loss of Callum Wilson let alone Isak.
They have been unsuccessful this summer with attempts to sign Hugo Ekitike and Benjamin Sesko – both of whom were considered potential successors to Isak – and have very limited options with less than two weeks left of the window.
Newcastle had a £25m bid rejected for Yoane Wissa earlier in the window, but that deal is at a standstill while Brentford searching for a replacement of their own.
Wissa is viewed by Newcastle as a second-choice striker and his potential arrival would likely not help Isak get his move.
Other than Isak, Newcastle currently only have one recognised striker on their books in 22-year-old William Osula, who did not start a single Premier League game for the club last season.
Analysis: Newcastle have tried to give Isak his move
Sky Sports News’ Keith Downie:
“Newcastle are stressing right here that they’ve been unable to discover a appropriate substitute for Alexander Isak, coupled by Liverpool’s opening bid falling considerably beneath the striker’s valuation.
“Had Newcastle managed to sign Hugo Ekitike or Benjamin Sesko, who joined Liverpool and Manchester United respectively, then in all likelihood the club would have reluctantly sold Isak to Liverpool with an increased bid from the Premier League champions.
“Newcastle have tried onerous to facilitate and provides Isak his want, however they can not go away themselves and not using a recognised striker.
“Unless something out of the blue comes up between now and the window closing on September 1, it appears Isak will be staying. If and when he plays again is another story…”
Timeline of Isak saga
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The Sunday Complement panel dissect Isak’s future at Newcastle
July 15: Liverpool advised Isak not on the market on this window after making casual method to Newcastle – and determine to rival them for Hugo Ekitike as a substitute after being rebuffed.
July 19: Eddie Howe reveals after pre-season pleasant defeat at Celtic that Isak travelled with the remainder of the squad to Glasgow however he selected to ship him residence “due to the speculation around him”.
July 23: Liverpool beat Newcastle to the signing of Ekitike from Eintracht Frankfurt after the North East membership had already missed out on Liam Delap and Joao Pedro.
July 24: Isak will not be included in Newcastle’s squad for pre-season tour of Asia on account of what Newcastle described as a “minor thigh injury”.
July 24: It later emerges that Isak has knowledgeable Newcastle he needs to discover his choices on this switch window.
July 31: Sky Sports activities Information stories that Isak is coaching individually at former membership Actual Sociedad’s amenities.
August 1: Newcastle reject an official bid from Liverpool for Isak price £110m plus add-ons.
August 2: Newcastle make formal bid to RB Leipzig for Benjamin Sesko price practically £70m and Isak later flies again to the North East after his private coaching camp in Spain.
August 4: The striker returns to Newcastle’s coaching floor for the primary time and has educated individually from his team-mates ever since.
August 4: Newcastle up their provide to RB Leipzig for Sesko amid curiosity from Manchester United.
August 8: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says “we would love the player to be with us” about Isak after he misses pleasant win over Espanyol at St James’ Park.
August 9: Manchester United beat Newcastle to the signing of Sesko regardless of their provide to RB Leipzig being decrease.
August 16: Isak not included in Newcastle squad for Premier League season opener in opposition to Aston Villa – however Howe says “door is well and truly open” for a return.
August 19: Isak skips PFA awards and releases a press release on Instagram accusing Newcastle of damaged guarantees, telling the membership “change is in the best interests of everyone”.
August 19: Newcastle launch a press release in response to Isak, denying that guarantees had been made to permit Isak to go away and insisting they’d welcome him again when he’s “ready to rejoin his team-mates”
Carra important of Isak’s behaviour
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Tim Sherwood provides his ideas on Isak’s switch scenario
Sky Sports activities’ Jamie Carragher talking final week:
“I don’t like the way he’s going about it, and I don’t think any football fan should.
“There may be nothing improper with wanting to go away a membership, that is the character of the sport, gamers go away golf equipment each summer season, however you’re employed as onerous as you possibly can and play the video games. You may say you need to go away, I perceive the participant’s frustration and a little bit of bitterness due to the cash on provide, however I do not suppose you will get to the stage the place you do not prepare.
“I’m not that fussed on Liverpool signing him. He’s better than (Hugo) Ekitike right now. But it almost feels like what PSG or Real Madrid tried to do a few years ago, whereby they try to sign all the best players available. Liverpool don’t do that. There are other areas Liverpool should use that money.”
Nev: Isak ought to be offended with agent
Sky Sports activities’ Gary Neville talking final week:
“Isak ought to be offended along with his agent. It is unsavoury.
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Ex-Newcastle striker Andy Carroll says it’s a disgrace the way in which Isak is behaving
“I feel sorry for Eddie Howe. Isak wants to win trophies and is agitating for a move because he’s got one career. I can see both sides. He’s got five or six good years left.
“It appears to be like like this man is downing instruments and saying he is not enjoying, and I do not suppose that’s proper.
“Newcastle have to stand strong here. If you’re the club, it sends the wrong message to sell after what has happened.
“I believe they should hold him for an additional 12 months as a result of the precedent will probably be harmful for Newcastle.”
Merse: Isak’s legacy now tainted
Sky Sports activities’ Paul Merson, talking final week:
“It’s an unbelievable situation Isak has put himself in.
“He is taking a giant gamble by saying he’ll by no means play for Newcastle once more.
“Newcastle is a big city but it is a fish bowl in terms of football with it being a one-club city.
“I would not need to be in his footwear if he would not get his transfer. He is upset a number of Newcastle followers along with his actions.
“If he now doesn’t get away before the transfer window closes, he will need to score some serious goals to get the Newcastle fans anywhere near back on side.
“If he leaves, he will not be leaving Newcastle as a hero.
“Had he kept quiet, he still could have potentially gone for big money, giving Newcastle serious profit after giving his all to the club. He was a big part of that trophy success last season, and he would have been rightly remembered for it.
“Everybody might have shaken arms and been proud of the deal finally.
“But that’s now completely gone.”
