As ‘the truth’ regarding Alexander Isak’s contract status at Newcastle comes to light, Arsenal may be on high alert.
Consequently, what happened?
According to the Daily Mail, Isak has three years left on his present contract, and Newcastle has not even begun negotiations with him about a new one. Isak and his representatives were reportedly hesitant to commit to the northeast club despite early talks near the end of the previous campaign.
THE LARGER IMAGEAccording to reports, Newcastle and Isak have completely stopped negotiating because the Sweden international is still one of the team’s top earners and neither party feels the need for an extension. It does increase the likelihood that Arsenal will make a move, as the Mail states that they “would likely” be able to sign him, especially if Newcastle doesn’t make it to the Champions League. The Gunners have long been linked to the ace, and the Magpies are presently in ninth place, five points behind fourth-place Aston Villa.DID YOU KNOW?Newcastle paid £63m ($82m) to sign Isak in 2022 and believe that he is worth around double that in the current market. During his time with the club, he has scored 36 goals in 74 games.
Newcastle face Chelsea twice in a row. First, they travel to Stamford Bridge to play them in the Premier League, then host them on Wednesday in the EFL Cup. As for Arsenal, a meeting with Liverpool awaits on Sunday afternoon.
DID YOU KNOW?
Newcastle paid £63m ($82m) to sign Isak in 2022 and believe that he is worth around double that in the current market. During his time with the club, he has scored 36 goals in 74 games.
WHAT NEXT?
Newcastle has two consecutive games against Chelsea. They first play them in the Premier League away at Stamford Bridge, and then they host them in the EFL Cup on Wednesday. On Sunday afternoon, Arsenal and Liverpool will face each other.