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Newcastle Holds Firm on £150 Million Isak Valuation After Sending Him Home

Manager Eddie Howe intends to open contract talks to keep Isak at St James’ Park.

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Overview

  • Eddie Howe sent Alexander Isak home from the Celtic friendly to shield him from transfer speculation and stated he expects the striker to remain at Newcastle.
  • Newcastle United has set a minimum valuation of £150 million for Isak, making clear it will not entertain bids below that figure.
  • Liverpool have cooled their pursuit of Isak and are now focusing negotiations on Eintracht Frankfurt striker Hugo Ekitike.
  • Arsenal have shifted their attention away from Isak and are advancing on a deal for Sporting’s Viktor Gyokeres.
  • Isak’s agent, Gonzalo Gaitan, says they are studying all options and may be close to finalising the player’s next move.