Alexander Isak agrees six-year deal with Liverpool as Newcastle United braced for bid - report

Liverpool are yet to make an official bid for Alexander Isak but the player, according to reports, has already agreed personal terms over a move.

Isak has informed the Magpies that he wishes to leave this summer after having his head turned by an unofficial approach from the Premier League champions a fortnight ago.

Eddie Howe’s squad are currently in Asia but Isak, according to the club, has stayed at home due to a “minor thigh injury”. But due to the speculation, supporters are drawing their own conclusions.

Newcastle have always maintained that Isak is not for sale but due to the player’s stance, it’s fair to say that feeling has slightly changed. But if Isak is to be sold, then it will be on United’s terms.

The Magpies are believed to value Isak, who has scored 62 goals in 109 appearances since arriving from Real Sociedad in 2022, at £150million. With still three years left on Isak’s contract, the club are in a strong negotiation position.

Sky Germany: Alexander Isak reaches verbal agreement with Liverpool

Newcastle are braced for a British record bid from Liverpool but that is yet to arrive. In the meantime, Liverpool have lined up a deal on Isak’s side with the player verbally agreeing a contract, according to Sky Germany reporter Florian Plettenberg.

Plettenberg claims the Swede has agreed a six-year contract until 2031 and a similar salary to that of Hugo Ekitike. The Magpies were confident of signing Ekitike earlier this month before Liverpool hijacked talks and later completed a £79million.

“Understand: Alexander #Isak has already reached a verbal agreement in principle with Liverpool over a contract running until 2031,” Plettenberg wrote on X. “Isak wants to make the move to #LFC as early as this transfer window.

“The clubs are in contact. His salary at Liverpool would be similar to that of Hugo Ekitike’s.

“Newcastle are still pushing hard to sign Benjamin #Sesko – but Manchester United are also in the race. #MUFC“.

Eddie Howe speaks about Alexander Isak’s future

Newcastle’s visit to Asia has been dominated by the Isak speculation, with many questions directed at head coach Howe.

While Howe admits his preference would be for Newcastle to fend off Liverpool, a final decision on Isak’s future will ultimately rest with the club’s hierarchy.

Speaking about the Isak situation on Tuesday, Howe said: “He is still our player. He’s contracted to us. We, to a degree, control what is next for him. I would love to believe all possibilities are still available to us. My wish is that he stays, but that’s not in my full control.”

Last week, Howe also said: “I wouldn't put a timescale on it. I think with these situations it has to be right for the football club, and everything then is taken into context below that.

“But the club will make the right decision with all the information that it has, and ultimately to try and move the club forward in whatever way that is. Then it's up to us to make good decisions the other way and try and improve the squad as best we can. That’s what we're trying to do, regardless of Alex's situation.

“But I think there's a wider picture here. There's a whole football club that has to make the decision. The ownership, together with the board of directors, especially with the money involved in modern day transfers. The manager of course has an opinion, but ultimately the decision will rest with the board.”

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