It is still to be seen whether Alexander Isak will play again for Newcastle United while he wants to force Liverpool through a move, but he will absolutely not emulate Alan Shearer
Alexander Isak once said that he would be rejected the offer to be rejected the New Nr. 9 of Newcastle United if he was offered the honor. This summer Isak went from the most exciting and beloved striker of Newcastle since Alan Shearer to Public Enemy No. 1 in St. James' Park.
The Swede has been desperate to move to Liverpool, who has already had an offer worth £ 110 million that was knocked back by the tone. Isak, 25, trains separately from the rest of Eddie Howe's team.
It is also understood that the ex-Real Sociedad-Man informed the club that he is not going to play for them again. It is far from a few months ago, where many in the loyal Newcastle wanted to grant him the iconic number of Shearer.
During a performance on the adopted Geordies -Podcast in February, ISAK was asked if he would consider taking the famous no. 9 shirt for the Magpies. After having briefly considered his thoughts, the striker, who was confirmed this week as no. 14 of Newcastle, revealed this season, despite the number 9 vacant by the departing callum Wilson, that he would probably reject such an offer.
Isak said: “I would probably stay 14 to be honest. I know [the No. 9 is iconic]. I think it is a difficult one because I have been successful with 14, and it would probably not be an easy decision. I understand [the desire to wear the No. 9 shirt] But we will see. “
When asked about his affection for his current song, he added: “I would not say that it is only one player, but 14 is an iconic song. There have been great players who played with that song. [David] Ginola, Thierry Henry and I had 14 when I also signed for Dortmund, so there is some history there. “
It is understood that Liverpool does not intend to make a second bid on Isak, which is understood if about £ 150 million is appreciated by Newcastle. The MerseSiders apparently do a wait -and -see approach to see what happens between the attacker and the club.
According to athletics, ISAK has no plans to integrate itself again with the rest of the team, let alone the black and white sweater again. It has also been claimed that he will maintain his position, even if he does not match a move to Anfield by the time the transfer window is closed on 1 September.
Howe has also stated that he will not include Isak in his plans, while the current situation is underway. After seeing his side with Espanyol with Espanyol last Friday, the former Bournemouth manager said: “We had discussions.
“It is clear when we cannot involve him in the group. I don't know how long that will be, but that is the newest.”
Looking at the Premier League opener of Newcastle against Aston Villa on Saturday afternoon, Howe added: “I would like Alex to play today. I wish he will train tomorrow. We would love to be the player with us.
“Let me make that absolutely clear. There is no part of me that that result does not want, but I don't see the current situation changing for Aston Villa.”
Newcastle's efforts to replace him have also been in vain. Manchester United recently picked them up at the signing of Benjamin Sesko, while attempts to sign Bryan Mbeumo, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro, also failed this summer.