Newcastle yet to receive Isak offer – Howe

Manager Eddie Howe claims that Newcastle have not yet made a bid for Alexander Isak, their top scorer.

The Sweden striker, who Newcastle initially claimed had a “minor thigh injury,” is considering options for a potential summer move. He has not participated in the team’s pre-season tour of Asia.

Despite signing Hugo Ekitike for an initial sum of $69 million, a source has informed BBC Sport that Liverpool are still interested in the 25-year-old.

Isak is not for sale, according to the Magpies, and Howe says no offer has been made yet despite the fact that he acknowledges that he has “full control” over the player’s future.

He continues to be our player. At a press conference in Seoul, Howe stated, “He’s contracted to us.”

We have some control over what comes next for him, to some extent. I’d like to think that we have every chance still.

He stays, but that’s not in my power to decide. No club has made a formal offer to buy Alex, which we have not received.

Isak left Real Sociedad for Newcastle in 2022, signing for them for about £60 million, and he still has three years left on his contract.