Alexander Isak to Saudi Arabia for £200m - here is the truth at Newcastle United
Newcastle United have zero intention of selling Alexander Isak as more outlandish reports surface about his future.
Any suggestion that Alexander Isak is heading to the Saudi Pro League for £200million remains wide of the mark, NewcastleWorld can reveal.
Newcastle United have already fended off one enquiry for their super Swede this week. Liverpool cheekily contacted the Magpies but were hit with a swift “not for sale” prompting them to hijack a deal for Hugo Ekitike.
The Frenchman is now expected to head to Anfield as the Reds negotiate a transfer fee with Eintracht Frankfurt. This left Newcastle reeling, with Ekitike and Joao Pedro both falling through as attacking options.
However, keeping Alexander Isak was non-negotiable going into a summer window where the Magpies are preparing for a Champions League campaign. NewcastleWorld have consistently heard that the 25-year-old is going nowhere - and the club hold all the cards given his lengthy contract.
Isak is tied down until 2028 and the preference is to open fresh negotiations at some stage. He is viewed as irreplaceable at St James’ Park and selling the prized asset would set a bad precedent for the club’s long-term vision.
Reports yesterday claimed Al-Hilal are keeping tabs on Isak’s situation now the Liverpool move is dead. The Saudi club are owned by the Public Investment Fund - Newcastle’s majority shareholders.
Some outlets and noises on social media even quoted the potential fee at a staggering £200million - a joint world record. But it is understood Newcastle are staying robust in their Isak stance and he will start for Eddie Howe’s men on the opening day of the campaign.
There have been no concrete approaches from Saudi and any noise is being shut out by Isak and Newcastle. Toon fans should take outlandish claims from abroad with a pinch of salt as the Magpies have shown no signs of softening their stance.