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PIF now face two options: keep Isak at all costs, or sell him early to have time to find a replacement. |
Alexander Isak's request to leave Newcastle United is the biggest shock the club's owners, Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), have faced in the summer transfer window of 2025. Although Newcastle still have the advantage with Isak having three years left on his contract, PIF needs to do something to resolve the crisis.
Newcastle have failed to sign any notable new players, while rivals Chelsea, Liverpool and Arsenal have spent hundreds of millions of pounds. Isak's desire to leave is not too surprising, as the promise of a contract extension with a higher salary (currently £120,000/week) has not been fulfilled by the Magpies.
Meanwhile, Isak has other attractive offers from big clubs, such as Liverpool or Arsenal. The situation at Newcastle is showing signs of instability. According to The Athletic , the club has not appointed a new sporting director after the departure of Dan Ashworth, while chief executive Darren Eales has temporarily stepped down due to health reasons.
Plans to build a new stadium or upgrade the training centre have also failed to progress, despite Newcastle's most successful 2024/25 campaign in decades, with Carabao Cup success and qualification for the UEFA Champions League.
The lack of transparency from the PIF is raising concerns about the club’s ambitions. According to The Times , failing to keep Isak could damage Newcastle’s image, especially after the huge strides they have made. Losing a key player, who accounted for 61% of the team’s goals last season, would be a major blow to manager Eddie Howe’s hopes of finishing in the top four.
Source: https://znews.vn/con-ac-mong-cua-newcastle-post1571444.html
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