Alexander Isak is now one of the most sought-after players of the summer. While Newcastle is eager to keep their star striker, both Liverpool and Al Hilal are ready to break transfer records to sign him.

Eddie Howe fielded eight questions on the striker during Saturday's 15-minute press conference. The situation is beyond a distraction now

Just how good is Alexander Isak? Can the Magpies compete on all fronts without him? Would paying the Swede upset the Newcastle project?

Newcastle United are exploring a move for RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko following Alexander Isak’s request to leave the club, sources have confirmed to The Athletic. Sesko, 22, has long been on Newcastle’s radar,

The 24-year-old Senegal international has been at Stamford Bridge since June 2023, with the Blues paying a £32m fee to sign him from Villarreal. It’s believed that Chelsea want around £50m in order to let Jackson leave the west London club, with the player under contract until 2033.

Alexander Isak has reportedly asked to leave Newcastle United — the very club where Alan Shearer cemented his legacy as one of the Premier League’s all-time greats. With the Swedish striker now linked to both Liverpool and Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal,

Alexander Isak has been offered £600,000 a week after tax to join Al-Hilal as Newcastle's owners PIF look to keep the unhappy striker away fro.

Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle United’s board “have a decision to make” when it comes to Alexander Isak’s future, but insists that whatever the outcome it must be in the best interests of the club.

Newcastle are interested in signing Nicolas Jackson as a possible replacement for Alexander Isak, talkSPORT understands. The Chelsea striker has been added to the club’s transfer shortlist.

The Gunners are on to their second game of their Far Eastern venture, having beaten Milan 1–0 at the Singapore National Stadium in the week. Newcastle, meanwhile, were thumped 4–0 at Celtic Park last weekend after starting their summer with a 4–0 victory over the lowly Carlisle United.

There’s reason for hope, though. “Newcastle are targeting RB Leipzig forward Benjamin Sesko, who has been linked with several European clubs this summer,” suggests the club has its eyes on top-tier talent. Sesko is dynamic, raw, and full of upside. If paired with a player like Larsen, the duo could even rival Isak’s individual impact.

Alexander Isak's wish to quit Newcastle can be traced back to summer 2024 with three factors now cited as reasons behind the Liverpool target's unhappiness.