Newcastle have firmly reaffirmed that their £120 million (€138 million) Swedish striker Alexander Isak is not for sale, regardless of the amount offered. This decision follows an approach from reigning Premier League champions Liverpool for the Magpies' top scorer last season with 27 goals in all competitions. However, the Isak clan remains frustrated by the lack of a contract extension or salary increase, despite promises made a year ago by former Newcastle players . This context of uncertainty has rekindled interest from Liverpool , who are following the case closely, and who hope to take advantage of the impasse to attract the player to their ranks according to the Sun. But at the same time, the Reds have disrupted Newcastle's plans by entering advanced discussions with Hugo Ekitike (Frankfurt).
Newcastle chairman Yasir Al-Rumayyan fully supports Eddie Howe's refusal to sell Isak, even for a record fee. Former sporting director Paul Mitchell had put contract negotiations on hold, believing the player was already highly paid. Despite Mitchell's departure, the situation remains unchanged, and it remains uncertain whether Isak is willing to commit long-term. In an attempt to convince him, the club is reportedly willing to increase his salary. The Swede is currently in pre-season training in Austria with the rest of the squad.
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