Eddie Howe says Alexander Isak situation is ‘complex’ and ‘far from ideal’ amid rejected £110 million bid from Liverpool
Published 02/08/2025 at 10:42 GMT+1
Eddie Howe has reflected on the ongoing speculation surrounding Alexander Isak's future at Newcastle United. The prolific Swedish frontman has been the subject of a £110 million bid from Liverpool, which was turned down by Newcastle. Howe is still hopeful that Isak can be integrated back into the squad, with The Magpies preparing for a pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur.
'Let's see what happens' - Howe admits Isak situation 'far from ideal' after rejected bid
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Eddie Howe explained that ongoing uncertainty surrounding Alexander Isak’s future is "complex" and "far from ideal."
The Isak saga has developed considerably in the past week, and gathered momentum when the Newcastle United striker indicated he would like to explore a move away from the club.
This came after Howe told reporters that Isak had been left out of the squad for a pre-season friendly against Celtic.
He has since said that any decision made concerning the striker "has to be right for Newcastle."
The latest development has seen Liverpool make a £110 million bid, which was rejected, with reports suggesting that the Premier League champions could walk away from a deal.
Howe was quizzed about the current state of play surrounding the frontman, and is still hopeful of welcoming the Swede back into the fold.
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'Has to be right for Newcastle' - Howe responds to Isak transfer speculation
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He said in a press conference: "I think from my situation, I am very much removed from everything that is happening back home.
"I was made aware there was a bid yesterday. That bid was turned down before I heard about it. There are people back in England dealing with the situation. I really don’t know what is going to happen next, but from our perspective, we still support Alex in every way, and my wish is still that we see him in a Newcastle shirt again."
Isak was omitted from the club’s pre-season tour of Asia, with a minor thigh injury being cited as the reason.
The 25-year-old has been training alone in Spain at former club Real Sociedad’s base, something which Howe was reluctant to comment on.
"I know where he is through the media, so I think from that perspective it’s difficult for me to go into any detail," he added.
"The situation is far from ideal. It is quite complex. I think that is all I have got to say."
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The Magpies are currently preparing for a pre-season friendly against Tottenham Hotspur in Seoul on Sunday.
Howe's men begin their Premier League campaign away at Aston Villa on Saturday, August 16 - live on TNT Sports and discovery+.
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