Newcastle Striker Isak Trains Solo Amid £300K Weekly Contract Demand, Liverpool Interest

Alexander Isak, Newcastle United's star striker, has been training alone amid ongoing speculation over his future and contract demands. Despite interest from Liverpool, who reportedly considered a £120 million offer before shifting focus to another striker, Newcastle remains firm that Isak is not for sale. Isak is seeking a new contract with wages around £300,000 per week, more than doubling his current salary, which would make him the club's highest earner and challenge the existing pay structure. Manager Eddie Howe has excluded Isak from recent matches to shield him from transfer speculation and insists the player is happy at Newcastle and expected to stay at the start of the season. Additionally, Isak has undergone a scan due to a thigh discomfort, adding another layer of uncertainty. His agent has acknowledged analyzing all options, including interest from Gulf state clubs, while the club emphasizes the importance of retaining such an irreplaceable player.