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Revealed: How Newcastle decision left Alexander Isak 'furious' and led to striker's transfer bombshell

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<p>The <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/alexander-isak-stuns-newcastle-handing-transfer-request-missing-pre-season-liverpool-al-hilal/bltca8ae49abadbd5ff" target="_blank">Sweden international has rocked Newcastle</a> by informing the club he wants to leave. According to the <a href="https://www.dailymail.co.uk/sport/football/article-14937231/Alexander-Isak-Newcastle-leave-Craig-Hope.html" target="_blank">Daily Mail</a>, the decision stems from Newcastle reneging on the promise of a new contract last summer. Isak was reassured by former co-owners Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi&nbsp;in March 2024 that a new and improved deal was in the works but it did not materialise. The duo left the club four months later which saw Paul Mitchell appointed as sporting director. Mitchell saw that Isak was already one of Newcastle's top earners, and still had four years left on his contract, and was unwilling to offer the terms Isak wanted. The decision is said to have left Isak "furious" with the club.</p>

WHAT HAPPENED?

<p>Isak's anger stems from the fact he reportedly believes he is being paid "well below market value," but he also wants to see the club's Saudi owners to show more ambition and invest in new signings and better facilities to help the team progress. The 25-year-old's goals last season helped Newcastle end a long trophy drought to win the League Cup and also secure Champions League football for next season. However, the club have gone on to endure a difficult transfer market, missing out on top targets such as Joao Pedri, Bruan Mbeumo and James Trafford.</p>

THE BIGGER PICTURE

<p>Liverpool could now move for Isak <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/how-liverpool-afford-spending-spree-still-sign-alexander-isak-transfer-window/blt5d1da0ab1db47cdb#csc2af6df01c0e059f" target="_blank">despite spending heavily this summer already</a>. The Reds have splashed out on Florian Wirtz, Jeremie Frimpong and Hugo Ekitike but could still go for the Swede. Meanwhile, Newcastle are thought to be considering <a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/newcastle-line-up-swoop-for-benjamin-sesko-after-alexander-isak-exit-bombshell/bltb8bbd90a37d6be08" target="_blank">Benjamin Sesko as a potential replacement for Isak if he does leave.</a></p><p><strong></strong></p>

TELL ME MORE....

<p><a href="https://www.goal.com/en-gb/lists/alexander-isak-ruled-out-newcastle-2025-asia-tour-magpies-update-striker-liverpool-al-hilal-interest/bltb4de746d7dd59f59" target="_blank">Isak has stayed at home while Newcastle have jetted out on a pre-season tour</a> of Asia. <a href="https://www.goal.com/en/lists/bruno-guimaraes-alexander-isak-transfer-request-newcastle-pre-season-absence/bltf138cc085d47456c#cs6cb76a6e2d9c385a" target="_blank">Team-mate Bruno Guimaraes</a> has made it clear he hopes Isak stays at Newcastle but the Magpies appear to be facing a real battle to hold onto their star man this summer.</p><p></p>

WHAT NEXT FOR ISAK?

Revealed: How Newcastle decision left Alexander Isak 'furious' and led to striker's transfer bombshell | Goal.com

Alexander Isak&apos;s reasons for wanting to leave Liverpool have now been revealed amid interest from Premier League rivals Liverpool.

Revealed: How Newcastle decision left Alexander Isak &apos;furious&apos; and led to striker&apos;s transfer bombshell

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