Alexander Isak has been associated with a mega money transfer to Liverpool this summer, but Newcastle hopes to suppress interest by giving him a new long-term contract
Newcastle -Manager Eddie Howe is relaxed in the midst of suggestions that Liverpool is preparing to make an offer for star striker Alexander Isak. Magpies -Baas Howe has already held informal conversations with Isak, 25, about his future and more detailed discussions are planned.
The Sweden International is interested in a large number of European giants, including Liverpool, who splash the money in the summer transfer window. The Reds have already spent a cool £ 185 million on Florian Wirtz, Milos Kerkez and Jeremie Frimpong.
Liverpool also wants to sign Marc Guehi because they want to take advantage of their new status as Premier League champions. Anfield Chiefs may not be done there either, with a bid on Isak as a possibility because Darwin Nunez is closer to the joining to Napoli.
However, Newcastle is not going to sell, and the Chronicle report that could lead Howe during new contract discussions when his first team team returns on July 7 for training for the season. It is theoretized that the imminent departure of CEO Darren Eales and sports director Paul Mitchell of St James' Park has told the negotiations.
The report adds that Howe has been in contact with Isak during the summer holidays for conversations that are described as quiet and he is calm about the situation. Despite the current contract of the Swede that only ends in June 2028, Newcastle would be willing to give him a new deal.
Isak enjoyed his most productive season in a black -white shirt previous term and scored 27 goals in all competitions. The signing of £ 63 million of £ 63 million £ 63 million yielded one of Wembley when Newcastle Liverpool defeated in the Carabao Cup final in March and his form helped them to get a return to the Champions League.
Howe is registered and admit that the situation of Isak is 'complex', with Newcastle the line of Financial Fair Play. Earlier this year, CEO Eales – whose replacement, just like Mitchell's, has yet to be confirmed – that the club is not busy selling their star players and referred directly to the 25 -year -old.
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Newcastle Upon Tyne, England – February 23: Alexander Isak of Newcastle United with Eddie Howe The head coach / manager of Newcastle United during the Premier League match between Newcastle United FC and Nottingham Forest FC in St James' Park on Tyne, Tyne. (Photo by Robbie Jay Barratt – Ama/Getty images)
“They are all under long -term contracts. We are not going to move all those players. We are not under the gun or something similar,” Eales said.
“We have a ownership that is ambitious and wants the best for the club. So from that perspective it would be crazy for us to consider it. We strive like a club to stand at the top table. We want our best players here. I think it shows the value of Isak that they talk about him all the time. We don't want to move a player.”