Blockbuster Isak deal gradually reverses

Alexander Isak left Newcastle United's training camp and did not attend the 4-0 friendly defeat to Celtic on July 19, amid speculation of a move to Liverpool.

Liverpool want to sell Darwin Nunez and bring in Isak.

Isak trained with the rest of the squad in Austria and travelled to Glasgow, but coach Howe decided to send him home to avoid the media frenzy. "With all the speculation, I thought it was better to leave Alex out of this game. If he doesn't play, it's just going to make things worse for him sitting in the stands," Howe said.

Howe insists Isak is happy at Newcastle, but admits he cannot be 100% sure he will stay beyond the transfer window. However, he is confident the 25-year-old will be part of the squad for the Asian tour on Thursday.

Newcastle rejected all offers from "The Kop", but Isak's absence continues to raise doubts about the future of the Swedish striker. In the context of Liverpool focusing on recruiting Isak and making an offer of 120 million pounds, Isak is somewhat wavering.

According to transfer expert Fabrizio Romano, Isak has not closed the door to Anfield. A good enough offer could help Liverpool convince the player to leave St. James' Park. The situation is changing in Liverpool's favor, although the deal seems difficult to complete.

British media revealed that Isak had been disappointed since last summer, when the promise of a salary increase from the board of directors was not fulfilled. Isak has not signed a contract extension with the "Magpies". The current contract with Newcastle runs until 2028.

Source: https://znews.vn/thuong-vu-bom-tan-isak-dan-dao-chieu-post1570037.html