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Sweden Call Up Alexander Isak as Newcastle Transfer Standoff Persists

The striker's selection offers a route to competitive minutes before the transfer deadline.

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Sweden v Slovakia - UEFA Nations League 2024/25 League C Group C1
Soccer Football - Premier League - Brighton & Hove Albion v Newcastle United - The American Express Community Stadium, Brighton, Britain - May 4, 2025 Newcastle United's Alexander Isak celebrates scoring their first goal Action Images via Reuters/Andrew Couldridge/File Photo
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Overview

  • Isak was named to Sweden's 24-man squad for World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia on September 5 and Kosovo on September 8, with the federation stating he will link up with the team on Monday.
  • He has not featured in Newcastle's first two league matches and has been training away from the first team after missing pre-season, including sessions at Real Sociedad's facility.
  • Isak publicly declared he wants to leave, citing broken promises, while Newcastle said he remains under contract and that no official agreed he could depart this summer.
  • Liverpool's reported £110 million bid was rejected, with coverage indicating Newcastle value the striker significantly higher.
  • Sweden coach Jon Dahl Tomasson called Isak a "huge player" and noted his club situation is "not perfect," yet signaled openness to using him in the qualifiers.