Former Crystal Palace owner Simon Jordan and Newcastle legend Alan Shearer agree: if the price is right, the Magpies should sell Alexander Isak. This follows reports of Isak’s transfer request and significant interest from Liverpool, who recently signed Eintracht Frankfurt’s Hugo Ekitike, a player Newcastle also pursued.
While Arsenal were previously linked, their imminent signing of Viktor Gyokeres makes an Isak move unlikely. The timing is awkward for Newcastle, but Jordan insists that “no one is bigger than the football club.” He urges Newcastle to set a price and sell, believing the funds could be better reinvested in building a stronger squad. Shearer echoes this sentiment, suggesting a price north of £150m would be acceptable if Isak truly wants to leave.
Reports suggest Newcastle teammates expect Isak’s departure, and that ‘people close to the situation’ have communicated the price to Liverpool. Further fueling the speculation is news that Manchester United have opted against signing Isak, and that the Public Investment Fund (PIF) has intervened in the situation, impacting Liverpool’s pursuit. Previous reports detail Isak’s frustration with the club last summer, expressing a desire for greater ambition from the Saudi owners. The situation remains fluid, highlighting the complex dynamics at play as Newcastle weighs its options.