Huge theater for Alexander Isak

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By: Nicolas Gerbault

Thunderbolt in Tyne and Wear! While Newcastle was doubled by Liverpool in the Hugo Ekitike file and now wishes his offensive star Alexander Isak, the situation is complicated around the Swedish striker. This Thursday, the Magpies announced that the former Borussia Dortmund will not join the team to compete in the club's summer tour in Asia by invoking an injury. “Eddie Howe has an almost entirely fit team, but Alexander Isak is absent due to a minor injury to the thigh”could we read.

However, the reason for this absence could be quite different to believe the information of the Daily Mail. Indeed, the English media explains that Alexander Isak would have declared to the management of the Magpies that he wanted to leave Newcastle this summer despite the three years of contract that remains. While Newcastle does not wish to sell it, this rebutes the cards even if the English club remains in a position of strength thanks to the long duration of contract remaining at the 25 -year -old striker.

Liverpool always on the lookout

This allows Alexander Isak contenders to continue to keep hope compared to his recruitment. We told you about the strong interest of al-Hilal who was ready to align with the requests of Newcastle to recruit him. According to the English media, Liverpool is still ready to try his luck despite the arrival yesterday of Hugo Ekitike against a check for 95 million euros.

Information confirmed by Fabrizio Romano Who explains that Alexander Isak remains a Liverpool option in the event of a sale of Luis Diaz. The Colombian winger approaching Bayern Munich, Liverpool could therefore realize Newcastle's dream by bringing together Alexander Isak, the priority of which is to join the Reds, and Hugo Ekitike in the same club. A sacred bomb in England which has not finished sounding on the transfer window.