Alexander Isak has dropped a bombshell in the transfer market, publicly accusing Newcastle of breaking promises and demanding to leave the club this summer.
The Swedish striker took to social media late Tuesday night with a strongly worded statement, claiming he had lost trust in the club and insisting that an exit would be in “everyone’s best interests.”
Newcastle Caught Off Guard
According to The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards, Newcastle were completely blindsided by the statement. Club officials only became aware of Isak’s post after it went live and quickly contacted his representatives to weigh up their response.
Newcastle have since issued an official statement denying they ever promised Isak a summer move:
“We are disappointed by Alexander’s post. His contract is still being honoured, and we have never promised he can leave this summer. We want to keep our best players, but every decision we make must put the club and our supporters first.”
The club reiterated that their £150 million valuation of the forward has not been met, and likely won’t be, effectively closing the door on a sale unless Liverpool or another suitor drastically raises their offer.
A Desperate Move?
The Telegraph suggested Isak’s explosive comments were a last-ditch, desperate attempt to force Newcastle’s hand. The club remain reluctant to sell because they have yet to secure two new forwards, and without replacements, sanctioning a transfer seems almost impossible.
Isak also hinted that his decision not to extend his deal a year ago was a sign of his frustration, painting a picture of a player determined not to return to St James’ Park.
Liverpool Ready to Pounce
Liverpool, who already had a £110 million bid rejected earlier this summer, are closely monitoring the situation. Journalist Ben Jacobs reported that Isak’s public statement could be seen as a “positive signal” for the Reds to return with a new offer.
Even so, Liverpool’s valuation remains around £120 million, a figure that would still break the Premier League transfer record but falls short of Newcastle’s eye-watering £150 million demand. Jacobs stressed that Liverpool have “never been close” to matching that figure and are unlikely to go that high suddenly.
The saga now hangs in the balance. Newcastle have made their stance clear, while Liverpool remain interested but cautious, unwilling to overspend. Isak, meanwhile, has gone public in a way that leaves little room to walk back.
With the Premier League season fast approaching, the standoff could either explode into one of the window’s blockbuster deals or collapse into an awkward stalemate that keeps an unhappy star in Newcastle’s dressing room.
One thing is certain: Isak’s future has become one of the defining stories of this transfer window.
