Alexander Isak Trains Alone Amid Liverpool Transfer Speculation

Newcastle United’s pre-season preparations have taken an unexpected turn, as Alexander Isak was spotted training on his own this week. The timing could hardly be more telling. With the striker strongly linked with a move to Liverpool, the buzz around St James’ Park is growing louder by the day.

Isak’s Absence from Celtic Friendly Raises Eyebrows

Newcastle’s 4-0 defeat to Celtic in their recent friendly left fans with more questions than answers, particularly around Isak’s absence. Manager Eddie Howe addressed the situation with characteristic caution.

“I think it’s difficult for me to give 100% clarity on any player,” Howe said after the match. “I’d never sit here and do that because it’s football, and you never know what can happen.”

“But Alex is happy at Newcastle. He loves the players he plays with, the staff, the team, and I’ve never had any issue with him.”

“I’m confident he’s going to be here at the start of the season.”

Despite Howe’s reassurances, fans remain unconvinced. The decision to leave out one of their top players, combined with Isak’s recent solo training session, has only intensified speculation around a potential exit.

Eyes on Liverpool as Contract Talks Stall

Liverpool’s interest in Isak is no secret. With Arne Slot now leading the Reds into his second season, fresh off a Premier League title, the hunt for top-tier talent continues. Isak, with his pace, poise and Premier League experience, fits the bill.

Behind the scenes, it’s understood that Isak is pushing for a new deal, with reported wage demands of £300,000 per week. That would make him Newcastle United’s highest earner by a considerable margin. Whether the club’s Saudi-backed owners are prepared to break their pay structure to meet these terms remains unclear.

A fan post that has since gone viral may have added more fuel to the fire. Newcastle supporter and X user @EthanBewley shared a photo and wrote:

“Isak training on his own today that’s him away to Liverpool #NUFC”

https://twitter.com/EthanBewley/status/1947637896187428940

What’s Next for Newcastle and Isak?

While the rest of the squad prepares for a high-profile pre-season tour of the Far East, which begins with a fixture against Arsenal in Singapore on July 27, all eyes remain on Alexander Isak.

Newcastle will also face the K-League All-Stars and Tottenham Hotspur in South Korea. The question is whether Isak will still be a Newcastle United player by then, or if he will be donning the red of Liverpool.

For now, the story remains one of uncertainty. But if Isak does complete a move to Anfield, expect it to be one of the defining transfers of the summer.