The head of Newcastle United Eddie Howe confirmed that star striker Alexander Isak will remain on Saturday, July 16.
The Swedish striker trained independently after expressing the desire Explore its possibilities on the transmission market, with Liverpool strongly connected as a potential goal.
“Alex’s situation has not changed for a while, and that will continue to do so,” Howe told reporters, admitting that the script had created a challenging pre -season season.
Newcastle’s preparations were far from ideal and could not register victory in matches against Arsenal, Athletico Madrid and others. Howe recognized the fighting, but appreciated the mental resistance of his team.
“Certainly at the beginning of the pre -season season I did not avoid to say it was a difficult period for the player and for us, because it is always difficult to react to any change,” Howe explained. “You can see this this summer in our early pre -season performances.
Isak played a key role in Newcastle’s impressive campaign last season, where they secured the Champions League football. He ended up with 23 goals in all competitions, the second with Liverpool Muhammad Salah in the Premier League scoring charts.
Strengthening Newcastle
WITH Isak is the future uncertain And their pre -season affliction, Newcastle actively examines the possibilities of transmission to strengthen their group. Aston Villa’s Jacob Ramsey is considered close to the connection because Howe looks like he will inject fresh energy to his side.
However, Summer Recruitment Drive Magpies has been plagued by failures. Highly profile targets, such as Bryan Mbeumo and Matheus Cunha, have decided to move elsewhere, and in recent days the Newcastle window was mixed.
The club fans will be echoed after the reinforcement, with Saturday’s clash against Aston Villa, they reflect a major early test of Newcastle ambition for the season. Howe will hope that the growing unity of his group, associated with the addition of a new talent, can balance the uncertainty of the future of Isak.
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Published:
Amar Pancker
Published on:
August 15, 2025
