Bruno Guimaraes makes 'rough' Alexander Isak admission as Newcastle United make 'unbelievable' signing
Alexander Isak wants to explore a move away from Newcastle United.
Bruno Guimaraes has called for patience as Newcastle United face a huge end to the summer transfer window.
Newcastle have made just one new signing so far and this week have been rocked by the news that Alexander Isak wants to explore a move away from the club.
Eddie Howe’s arrived in Singapore on Friday morning with Isak left at home, supposedly due to a “minor thigh issue”. However, with the speculation surrounding Isak’s future, people are drawing their own conclusions.
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Isak last week was subject to an informal approach by Liverpool amid suggestions the Premier League champions are willing to pay a British record £120million.
The Magpies have always maintained that the Swede is not for sale, although that resolve is set to be seriously tested after the player made his feelings clear.
Bruno Guimaraes reacts to Alexander Isak situation
Speaking from the team’s hotel in Singapore, Guimaraes hopes Isak will be available for the Premier League opener away to Aston Villa on Saturday, August 16, but admits the “control” lies with the football club.
“They told us he was there in Newcastle because of his injury,” Newcastle’s captain told Mail Sport. “Of course, he’s a top player for us and he’s going to be a miss on this trip. We need him ready as soon as possible.
“I’m really close to him (Isak). He’s a good guy. He’s been through some rough things at this moment. My focus is with the lads. Isak is something I cannot control. The club has control of it. I hope he’s going to be fit when we come back to Newcastle to prepare for the new season.”
Bruno Guimaraes on Newcastle United’s transfer window
Just over five weeks of the summer transfer window remains and Newcastle find themselves in a position where they are still in need of several reinforcements for their domestic and Champions League campaign.
Howe’s side have lost Callum Wilson, who turned down a new contract, and Sean Longstaff to Leeds United in a deal £15m. Indeed, United’s squad is weaker in numbers, with Anthony Elanga the only new recruit so far after joining from Nottingham Forest £55million.
Guimaraes admits Elanga has seriously impressed him in training. And when it comes to other new signing, the Brazilian has called for “patience” as he believes club chiefs are working hard to improve the squad.
“We are still in the market and looking for new options,’ said Guimaraes. “But we’ve had success before and we can have success again. I’m more focused on the players we have here. My job for the club is to try to keep the lads motivated.
“We have to be calm. We have to be patient. We know the directors are working the markets. We have [Anthony] Elanga, who has surprised me a lot in training, unbelievable.
“Since I signed for the club I’ve always had this ambition (to compete and see good players arrive). If I lose it, I’ll go back to Brazil and play there! I think the club has the same ambition as me.”
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