Newcastle receives bad news about Isak.

Newcastle United have temporarily halted contract extension talks with Alexander Isak amid strong interest from other clubs in the striker.

Alexander Isak has become a key factor in Newcastle United's success this season.

According to The Chronicle , Newcastle's management is facing difficulties in negotiating a contract with Isak. The Swedish star has not accepted the club's initial proposals for a prospective contract.

Therefore, Newcastle will have to reassess the situation and plan their next steps to retain the player. This information comes as Arsenal and Liverpool have expressed significant interest in Isak, viewing him as a top priority to strengthen their attack in the summer of 2025.

Isak's contract with Newcastle runs until June 2028, and Newcastle have previously stated they will not sell the player for less than £150 million. However, if Newcastle fail to qualify for the Champions League next season, they will have difficulty retaining the player.

In mid-month, when asked about his future by the Swedish newspaper Fotboll Skanalen , Isak shared: “From the club’s side and ours, there have been absolutely no discussions. I’m completely focused on playing. There are a lot of rumors outside, but internally, nobody at the club is talking about such things. I just want to give my all for Newcastle.”

“Now we’ve won a trophy, but the goal is to finish the season strongly and qualify for the Champions League. Everything is pretty normal, almost the same as before. I try to relax and live as usual. But obviously, it’s hard to avoid what’s written on social media,” Isak added.

This season, Isak has consistently impressed for both his club and national team. He has scored 19 goals in 25 Premier League appearances, playing a crucial role in helping Eddie Howe's team gain an advantage in the race for the top five.

Source: https://znews.vn/newcastle-nhan-tin-xau-ve-isak-post1541233.html