Alexander Isak publicly questioned his Newcastle future on Tuesday night, claiming guarantees had been damaged and suggesting that the “relationship can’t proceed.”
The 25-year-old striker made the remarks in a social media put up launched throughout the PFA Footballer of the Yr awards, including that “change is in the most effective curiosity of everybody, not simply myself.”
Liverpool are understood to be his most popular vacation spot ought to he depart St James’ Park.
Newcastle moved rapidly to handle the state of affairs with an announcement of their very own, making clear that no assurances had ever been given to the Sweden worldwide over a possible exit.
Newcastle’s assertion in full learn:
“We’re disillusioned to have been alerted to a social media put up by Alexander Isak this night.
“We’re clear in response that Alex stays underneath contract and that no dedication has ever been made by a membership official that Alex can depart Newcastle United this summer season.
“We need to maintain our greatest gamers, however we additionally perceive gamers have their very own needs and we take heed to their views. As defined to Alex and his representatives, we should all the time think about the most effective pursuits of Newcastle United, the workforce and our supporters in all selections and we now have been clear that the situations of a sale this summer season haven’t transpired.
“We don’t foresee these situations being met.
“It is a proud soccer membership with proud traditions and we attempt to retain our household really feel. Alex stays a part of our household and shall be welcomed again when he is able to rejoin his team-mates.”
Whereas the membership’s wording was agency, it notably stopped wanting fully ruling out a departure, as a substitute stressing that the situations for a switch – believed to be the signing of a alternative and a price approaching their £150 million valuation – haven’t but been met.
Liverpool, who’ve proven sturdy curiosity within the ahead, are anticipated to check Newcastle’s stance with an improved bid earlier than the switch window closes on September 1.
Nonetheless, any deal will depend upon Newcastle securing one other striker in time.