Howe makes ‘clear’ Alexander Isak point after Fabrizio Romano’s big Liverpool update

Fabrizio Romano has reported that Alexander Isak has clearly communicated to Newcastle, once again, that he won’t be signing a new contract.

The former Real Sociedad star ‘wants to go to Liverpool’ and remains committed to this stance.

“Isak, I am told, new thing to say tonight, said in a very clear way to Newcastle, again this week, that he is not willing to sign a new contract at the club,” the Italian spoke on his personal YouTube channel.

“So Newcastle tried again earlier this week to offer him a new contract but the player at the minute… we don’t know in football, maybe this could change in the next days or weeks.

“In this moment, Alexander Isak has no intention to sign a new contract at Newcastle. Alexander Isak wants to go to Liverpool. So, this story remains absolutely on. It’s not over.”

The striker has three years left on a contract set to expire in June 2028.

Newcastle already preparing for Isak summer window exit

Judging by Newcastle’s latest transfer activity, it seems the St James’ Park-dwelling outfit is already preparing for the worst-case scenario of Isak’s exit.

If reports are to be believed, the Magpies are closing in on a move for Brentford attacker Yoane Wissa (28).

Beyond that, there’s clear interest in the likes of Chelsea’s Nicolas Jackson (24), which would suggest Newcastle are keen to bring in a young striker they can invest in for the long term.