‘Trust is lost’ – Newcastle blindsided by Alexander Isak’s bombshell statement as Liverpool wait to make another bid

Alexander Isak has dropped his biggest hint yet that he wants to leave Newcastle to join Liverpool by releasing a bombshell statement. The striker has been involved in a summer-long saga amid huge interest from the Reds, who have had a £110million bid rejected. Isak has commented for the first time on his current situation at NewcastleGetty Last week, Isak refused to play for Newcastle again as he looked to force a move through to Anfield this window. He then went on to play no part in the Magpies’ opening game of the Premier League season against Aston Villa on Saturday. The ongoing situation stemmed from Isak telling the club he wanted to explore his options whilst missing the team’s pre-season matches, which then led to him being banished from the first team. Isak released a statement on Instagram on Tuesday night having been awarded a place in the Team of the Season at the PFA Awards. He wrote: “I’m proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Season for 2024/25. “First and foremost I want to thank my teammates and everyone at Newcastle United who has supported me along the way. “I’m not at the ceremony tonight. With everything going on, it didn’t feel right to be there. “I’ve kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken. That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn’t reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors. “The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. To now act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading. “When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue. That’s where things are for me right now – and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself.” Isak broke his silence on the ongoing transfer saga with a statement on InstagramInstagram What are the ‘broken promises’? Isak is likely referring to the fact he was meant to be offered a new contract last summer. The Newcastle frontman was told that a new deal would come, but it didn’t, and he remains contracted until 2028. Isak was promised a fresh big-money deal by Amanda Staveley, but Staveley then left the Magpies as co-owner. Paul Mitchell later joined as the club’s sporting director and immediately cancelled the talks with the player. Mitchell believed that because Isak had more than three years left on his contract, he didn’t need a new one. Isak is not Newcastle’s current top earner and he wanted £300,000-a-week to sign a fresh contract and stay at the club this summer. Isak was told that he would be handed a new deal, but it hasn’t come his wayGetty Taken by surprise talkSPORT understands Isak’s bombshell statement has taken Newcastle by surprise. But the Magpies still do not consider Isak for sale as they are not currently engaged in active talks with anyone who would be deemed a suitable replacement for him. They rejected a monster bid from Liverpool at the start of August, before they appeared to soften their stance when interested in Benjamin Sesko. However, Sesko joined Manchester United instead and that meant Toon were left scrambling for a new forward, with target Yoane Wissa being blocked from leaving by Brentford. It has led to Newcastle being stuck in their search for a replacement and they are now left in a stalemate. But Isak’s decision to speak out on the situation confirms yet again that he wants to leave, providing a boost for Liverpool. Isak has his mind set on a move to Liverpool this summer as he refuses to playPA Will Liverpool bid again? Liverpool are prepared to bid again for Isak if given encouragement. talkSPORT understands a £120m British transfer record ballpark remains the Reds’ valuation of the forward. However, that figure remains unlikely to be accepted by Newcastle and should a new bid materialise, it would need to be closer to £150m. Liverpool do not want to go as high as £130m though, and that could lead to some difficult negotiations. Liverpool are prepared to make a second bid, but it may not reach Isak’s price tagGetty What has Eddie Howe said? Newcastle boss Howe has been speaking openly about the ongoing saga with his star striker throughout the summer. And he discussed Isak’s future with talkSPORT after their 0-0 draw with Aston Villa at the weekend. Howe said: “We’re keen for a resolution because the consistent noise around the team isn’t helpful for any team. We’re aware of that, we would like closure on it, but we’re not in charge of when.” The Magpies manager then added: “We had to change the narrative around us really because everything was negative and sometimes that can consume you. “We’ve consistently had players here that have fought really hard for the club in difficult circumstances before and we’ve always come through as a better

Musventurenal

0 1

‘Trust is lost’ – Newcastle blindsided by Alexander Isak’s bombshell statement as Liverpool wait to make another bid

Alexander Isak has dropped his biggest hint yet that he wants to leave Newcastle to join Liverpool by releasing a bombshell statement.

The striker has been involved in a summer-long saga amid huge interest from the Reds, who have had a £110million bid rejected.

Isak has commented for the first time on his current situation at Newcastle

Last week, Isak refused to play for Newcastle again as he looked to force a move through to Anfield this window.

He then went on to play no part in the Magpies’ opening game of the Premier League season against Aston Villa on Saturday.

The ongoing situation stemmed from Isak telling the club he wanted to explore his options whilst missing the team’s pre-season matches, which then led to him being banished from the first team.

Isak released a statement on Instagram on Tuesday night having been awarded a place in the Team of the Season at the PFA Awards.

He wrote: “I’m proud to be recognised by my fellow professionals with a place in the PFA Premier League Team of the Season for 2024/25.

“First and foremost I want to thank my teammates and everyone at Newcastle United who has supported me along the way.

“I’m not at the ceremony tonight. With everything going on, it didn’t feel right to be there.

“I’ve kept quiet for a long time while others have spoken. That silence has allowed people to push their own version of events, even though they know it doesn’t reflect what was really said and agreed behind closed doors.

“The reality is that promises were made and the club has known my position for a long time. To now act as if these issues are only emerging is misleading.

“When promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship can’t continue. That’s where things are for me right now – and why change is in the best interests of everyone, not just myself.”

Isak broke his silence on the ongoing transfer saga with a statement on Instagram

What are the ‘broken promises’?

Isak is likely referring to the fact he was meant to be offered a new contract last summer.

The Newcastle frontman was told that a new deal would come, but it didn’t, and he remains contracted until 2028.

Isak was promised a fresh big-money deal by Amanda Staveley, but Staveley then left the Magpies as co-owner.

Paul Mitchell later joined as the club’s sporting director and immediately cancelled the talks with the player.

Mitchell believed that because Isak had more than three years left on his contract, he didn’t need a new one.

Isak is not Newcastle’s current top earner and he wanted £300,000-a-week to sign a fresh contract and stay at the club this summer.

Isak was told that he would be handed a new deal, but it hasn’t come his way

Taken by surprise

talkSPORT understands Isak’s bombshell statement has taken Newcastle by surprise.

But the Magpies still do not consider Isak for sale as they are not currently engaged in active talks with anyone who would be deemed a suitable replacement for him.

They rejected a monster bid from Liverpool at the start of August, before they appeared to soften their stance when interested in Benjamin Sesko.

However, Sesko joined Manchester United instead and that meant Toon were left scrambling for a new forward, with target Yoane Wissa being blocked from leaving by Brentford.

It has led to Newcastle being stuck in their search for a replacement and they are now left in a stalemate.

But Isak’s decision to speak out on the situation confirms yet again that he wants to leave, providing a boost for Liverpool.

Isak has his mind set on a move to Liverpool this summer as he refuses to play

Will Liverpool bid again?

Liverpool are prepared to bid again for Isak if given encouragement.

talkSPORT understands a £120m British transfer record ballpark remains the Reds’ valuation of the forward.

However, that figure remains unlikely to be accepted by Newcastle and should a new bid materialise, it would need to be closer to £150m.

Liverpool do not want to go as high as £130m though, and that could lead to some difficult negotiations.

Liverpool are prepared to make a second bid, but it may not reach Isak’s price tag

What has Eddie Howe said?

Newcastle boss Howe has been speaking openly about the ongoing saga with his star striker throughout the summer.

And he discussed Isak’s future with talkSPORT after their 0-0 draw with Aston Villa at the weekend.

Howe said: “We’re keen for a resolution because the consistent noise around the team isn’t helpful for any team. We’re aware of that, we would like closure on it, but we’re not in charge of when.”

The Magpies manager then added: “We had to change the narrative around us really because everything was negative and sometimes that can consume you.

“We’ve consistently had players here that have fought really hard for the club in difficult circumstances before and we’ve always come through as a better team for it.

“This is a unique situation and a difficult situation for the players to handle but today I think they were brilliant in their response.”