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Alexander Isak has reportedly refused to play for Newcastle again amid interest from Liverpool. The Magpies rejected a £110M bid, valuing him closer to £150M. Isak, who scored 27 goals last season, has been training away from the first team. Eddie Howe insists he only wants players fully committed to Newcastle.

Key Points: Alexander Isak Refuses Newcastle Return Amid Liverpool Transfer Links

  • Isak training separately after rejecting Newcastle return
  • Liverpool's £110M bid rejected as Magpies hold out for £150M
  • Swedish star scored 27 goals last season
  • Howe insists only committed players will stay at St James’ Park
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Isak has no intention of playing for Newcastle United again: Report

Newcastle striker Alexander Isak refuses to play again as Liverpool's £110M bid gets rejected. Eddie Howe confirms the club's stance on his future.

"I want players that really want to play for this club. – Eddie Howe"

New Delhi, Aug 12

Newcastle United and Alexander Isak seem to have reached an impasse. With the striker having made his intentions to leave the club clear, the Swedish forward is expected to miss out on the league opener against Aston Villa.

According to a report by The Athletic, he has no intention of playing for Newcastle United again. Having been training away from the squad, Isak regards his career at St James’s Park as finished and has no desire to reintegrate into the squad.

As per reports, Liverpool made an offer in the region of 110 million pounds, but their approach was instantly turned down by Newcastle United who are said to be looking for close to 150 million pounds.

Isak played a huge role in Newcastle’s solid season, with 27 goals across 42 games in all competitions and secured UCL football for next season, while also ending the team’s trophy drought by lifting the Carabao Cup.

He has played no role in Newcastle's pre-season fixtures and was earlier pictured training with his former club Real Sociedad before he returned to club's training facility on Monday but has been instructed to stay away from first-team training by head coach Eddie Howe, who, despite acknowledging his importance to the side, stated he does not want any player that does not want to stay at the club.

"He's contracted to us. He's our player. The club makes the decision on his future. I don't know what that will be. Of course, I have a preferred outcome. I want the best and strongest squad possible, but also I want players that really want to play for this club,” said Howe.

Newcastle were hoping to sign RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement for Isak before being pipped to his signature by Manchester United.

- IANS

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Ananya R
Why do players behave like this after one good season? Newcastle gave him the platform to shine and this is how he repays them? Very unprofessional attitude. Indian clubs face similar problems when foreign players want to leave suddenly.
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Michael C
From a business perspective, Newcastle should sell if they get close to their valuation. That money could buy 2-3 quality players. But as a fan, it's heartbreaking to lose your star player like this. The timing is terrible with the season starting soon.
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Shreya B
I stayed up late to watch many Newcastle matches last season because of Isak. His combination with Trippier was magical. If he leaves, I might not support Newcastle anymore. Premier League needs to do something about player loyalty - it's becoming like IPL where players change teams every season!
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Vikram M
Respect to Eddie Howe for taking a strong stand. In India we say "na rahega baans, na bajegi baansuri" - if the player doesn't want to stay, better to let him go. But Newcastle should hold out for their full asking price. They're not a selling club anymore.
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Kavya N
As a woman football fan from Mumbai, I find this whole saga very disappointing. Players should honor their contracts. Isak still has 4 years left! Newcastle fans deserve better after supporting him through injuries last season. Hope they find a good replacement soon.

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