David Ornstein has reported that Newcastle United would be open to selling Alexander Isak to Arsenal, but only if a specific condition is met. Despite growing interest in the Swedish striker, the club’s leadership has made it clear they have no desire to part ways with him during this transfer window.
Newcastle’s chief executive Darren Eales and manager Eddie Howe have both publicly expressed their commitment to keeping the 25-year-old, who has been a standout performer this season.
Behind the scenes, club chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan, who also serves as governor of the Saudi Arabian Public Investment Fund, has instructed Newcastle’s management to reject all offers for Isak.
The striker’s excellent form has attracted the attention of major European clubs, including Arsenal, Liverpool, and Barcelona. Isak has scored 23 goals this season, notably netting the winning goal in Newcastle’s recent 2-1 Carabao Cup final victory over Liverpool at Wembley.
Currently, Isak is under contract with Newcastle until 2028 and there is no release clause in his deal. The club plans to revisit his contract situation after the conclusion of the 2024–25 season, depending on their qualification for European competitions. Having already secured a place in the Conference League by winning the Carabao Cup, Newcastle now aims to claim a Champions League spot.
When asked about his future, Isak mentioned that he wasn’t focusing on the summer yet and expected contract discussions to come after the season. While rumors have circulated about possible swap deals involving Liverpool players like Darwin Nunez or Jarell Quansah, Ornstein dismissed these as unfounded. He emphasized that Newcastle is not currently considering any part-exchange proposals.
Though offers for Isak are expected this summer, Ornstein insists it would take an extremely high bid to prompt Newcastle to reconsider their stance.
The club reportedly values Isak around £150 million, reflecting both their significant investment in him and his importance to the squad. Darren Eales has previously admitted that, in modern football, every player has a price.
While Arsenal and Liverpool maintain interest, no formal negotiations have taken place. Newcastle remains under no financial pressure to sell, and there’s no indication that Isak is pushing for a move.
However, with the transfer window approaching, discussions surrounding his future are likely to intensify, especially if Newcastle manages to secure a Champions League place for next season.
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