Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom — Newcastle United have taken a hardline stance over Alexander Isak’s future, with the club’s Saudi owners ordering that the striker will not be sold to Liverpool — or any other club — during the current transfer window.
The decision, communicated directly by the board, has sparked tension between Isak and the club. Sources say the Sweden international reacted poorly to the news and has now been instructed by manager Eddie Howe to train away from the first-team squad until he accepts the situation.
The move follows Liverpool’s £110 million bid last week, which Newcastle swiftly rejected. The Merseyside club have since cooled their interest, making it clear they will not return with another offer unless Newcastle alter their position — something senior figures insist is “extremely unlikely.”
Isak’s exclusion is seen as a bold, high-risk strategy from the Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia, which owns Newcastle, underscoring its determination to keep one of its most valuable assets despite the player’s wishes.
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