Alexander Isak has allegedly rejected Newcastle’s contract offer.
Newcastle’s Isak Contract Talks Stall Amid Premier League Interest
Newcastle United have reportedly paused contract negotiations with star striker Alexander Isak after the Swedish international rejected their initial offer. The 23-year-old, who has netted 23 goals across all competitions this season, remains under contract until 2028 but is attracting serious interest from Arsenal and Liverpool.
Contract Standoff
- Isak declined Newcastle’s first contract proposal (via CaughtOffside)
- No release clause exists in current deal, but £100m+ bid could force sale
- Newcastle monitoring Sporting CP’s Viktor Gyökeres as potential replacement
Player’s Stance
Despite the stalled talks, Isak maintains his commitment:
“I’ve said how much I love this club and city. My focus is performing for Newcastle and securing Champions League football.”
Manager’s Perspective
Eddie Howe remains adamant about retaining his key attacker:
“Keeping our best players is crucial for both short and long-term success. We must build around talents like Alexander.”
The situation puts Newcastle in a delicate position as they balance financial constraints with ambitions to compete at Europe’s highest level.
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