Isak Trains Alone in Newcastle: Transfer Rumors and Uncertain Future

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been instructed to report for training after the rest of the team left on Wednesday, according to reports from the PA news agency. The situation of the 25-year-old Swedish player continues to generate uncertainty. Isak did not travel with his teammates to Singapore and South Korea for the preseason, apparently due to a slight hamstring injury. This happened after Liverpool, who subsequently submitted a bid of £110 million (197 million dollars), expressed interest in acquiring his services. The player, who later communicated to the club his desire to explore options this summer, traveled to Spain to train at his former club, Real Sociedad. He returned to Tyneside on the weekend, shortly before coach Eddie Howe and his team returned from Seoul and were given two days off.

The players returned to the training field on Wednesday morning and their families were invited to join them after training. However, the PA news agency reported that Isak, who showed up at the club’s Benton base on Monday, was told not to attend until after the rest of the team had left. This stance could change if the Tyneside club finds a suitable replacement in the transfer market and indicates its willingness to let Isak go this summer. Meanwhile, RB Leipzig has received offers from Manchester United and Newcastle for striker Benjamin Sesko. The German club is reviewing both options. Newcastle had an initial offer, which according to a source, was around £65.4 million with another £4.3 million in possible add-ons, rejected last week by the Slovenian international, but has now submitted an improved offer of £69.7 million plus add-ons.