Overview

• Alexander Isak declared on Instagram that trust with Newcastle is gone and said change is in everyone's best interests, posting while skipping the PFA awards.
• Newcastle issued an official response saying he remains under contract, denying any commitment to let him leave this summer and stating they do not foresee sale conditions being met.
• The striker has trained away from the first team, missed the pre-season tour and did not feature in the opening league match, with his deal running until 2028.
• Newcastle’s stance is reinforced by a lack of replacements and a valuation near £150m after unsuccessful moves for forwards, with Yoane Wissa among targets reported.
• Liverpool’s earlier £110m offer was rejected and some outlets report a possible improved bid in the £120–130m range, though no fresh proposal has been confirmed.