Alexander Isak Returns to Newcastle Amid Liverpool Interest

Alexander Isak is back at Newcastle United’s training ground. He was in Spain to recover from an injury while discussions about his future continue without a deal.

WHAT HAPPENED?

The Swedish striker came back to Newcastle on Monday after recovering from a thigh injury at Real Sociedad’s facilities. Isak did not join Newcastle’s tour in Asia and trained alone in Spain. Liverpool offered £110 million for him while he was absent, but Newcastle rejected that offer, valuing him at £150 million. The club has shown no sign of letting him leave. Isak has expressed his desire to explore transfer options this summer after rejecting talks with Saudi teams, and his future remains undecided as he continues to push for a move to Liverpool.

TEAM AND PLAYER PERFORMANCE

Last season, Isak, 25, played an important role for Newcastle. He was the club’s top scorer, netting 27 goals across all competitions and has scored a total of 44 league goals since joining the club. Newcastle finished 5th and reached Champions League qualification, but returning to matches without Isak, the Magpies drew 1-1 against Tottenham in Seoul on Sunday and struggled offensively. Meanwhile, Liverpool finished as winners in the Premier League and are trying to strengthen their squad. Newcastle’s search for a replacement included a £70 million bid for RB Leipzig’s Benjamin Sesko, but nothing has been finalized yet.

WHAT’S NEXT FOR NEWCASTLE AND ISAK?

Isak’s future is uncertain as Newcastle returns home for final pre-season training. Their next match is a friendly against Athletic Bilbao on August 10, followed by their league opener against Aston Villa. The transfer window is still open and much depends on offers and whether the team secures a replacement striker. Isak’s return to training is a positive sign, but his status for upcoming games and the Premier League kickoff remains unclear as Newcastle continues to insist they won’t let him leave.