🔥 “We Value You Too Much” – Howe Confident Isak Will Stay Despite Liverpool & Arsenal Interest
Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is adamant that star striker Alexander Isak will begin next season at St. James’ Park, even amid fierce interest from Liverpool and Arsenal. That reassurance followed his decision to send Isak home ahead of Newcastle’s 4‑0 pre‑season humiliation in Glasgow – a move deliberately aimed at protecting the player from speculation rather than signaling an impending exit (Reddit, Sky Sports).
Howe admitted he couldn’t give “100% clarity” on any player’s future, but insisted Isak is “happy at Newcastle”, loves the club and is training superbly – making it unlikely he’ll leave this summer . He emphasized that Isak is considered “irreplaceable”, with Newcastle placing a valuation of at least ÂŁ150m on him (Sky Sports).
While Liverpool reportedly weighed up a £120 million approach and Arsenal had previously shown interest, Newcastle have made clear that Isak is not for sale. Instead, Liverpool have pivoted to their interest in Hugo Ekitiké, whose potential move to Anfield could be tied to Newcastle maintaining their core plans intact
Transfer frustrations remain high for Newcastle, who so far have only managed one entry in the books this summer: Anthony Elanga, recruited from Nottingham Forest for £55m. Despite missing out on targets like João Pedro, Bryan Mbeumo and James Trafford, Howe is hopeful reinforcements will arrive — while still keeping Isak central to his attacking plans
Isak, 25, remains under contract until 2028, and although contract renewal talks have reportedly paused earlier in the year, they are expected to resume once the summer window closes, possibly including a release‑clause to satisfy the player’s future flexibility (Football Transfers).
For Newcastle fans poised on the knife-edge of hope and anxiety, Howe’s message was blunt: “We’re desperate to keep him”, and barring unforeseen developments, Isak will be in black‑and‑white when the season starts.
In short: No sale, no panic – Alexander Isak is staying… unless he forces the issue. Strap in, Magpies – next season starts with the same deadly No. 9 at the heart of t
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