Newcastle boss Eddie Howe hopes Alexander Isak will stay at the club but has admitted his future at St James’ Park is uncertain.
Isak has informed Newcastle that he wants to explore his options this summer and is not part of the Magpies squad for their pre-season tour of Singapore, while he is also managing a minor thigh injury.
There has not been an official or formal transfer request to date, and while there have been conversations about a new contract at Newcastle in the last few months, at this stage nothing has been agreed.
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Dharmesh Sheth says Newcastle hold all the cards in the Alexander Isak transfer saga as the striker still has three years left on his contract, but feels they have a big problem on their hands
The Sweden international has three years remaining on his contract at the club, who have put a £150m valuation on the forward’s head. Liverpool are thought to still admire Isak, despite signing Hugo Ekitike.
“He is now in Newcastle getting his injury assessed. Hopefully he will be back soon and playing in the black and white shirt, that’s what we want to see,” Howe said in his press conference ahead of the pre-season friendly against Arsenal on Sunday afternoon.
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Dan Burn and Bruno Guimaraes give an update on Alexander Isak not joining them on their pre-season in Singapore and what it would mean to lose a key player like him
“Of course there are things going on behind the scenes. Conversations that happen between Alex and ourselves and Alex and the club will stay private.
“He is very popular in the dressing room and would love him to continue his journey at Newcastle. There are no contract talks taking place, that will be for a later date, potentially.
“I certainly hope he stays. It’s football, who knows what the future will bring.”
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