Isak situation has to be right for Newcastle – Howe

Manager Eddie Howe believes that the future of Alexander Isak “must be the right thing for Newcastle.”

In light of Liverpool’s interest, the striker is contemplating leaving the club.

Isak did not travel with the squad to Singapore on Thursday because Newcastle claimed he had a thigh injury, but the Sweden international wants to look into moving.

Despite signing Eintracht Frankfurt striker 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.

Howe stated before Sunday’s pre-season friendly against Arsenal that: “Of course there are things going on behind the scenes.

He will be aware that everyone in that circumstance will be aware that he is on the news daily, and I’m sure that’s not easy. For obvious reasons, conversations between Alex and the club and myself will remain private.

We do have a good relationship, she says. Since he joined, he has been fantastic. In the dressing room, he is very well-liked.

We would like to see him continue his journey to Newcastle. However, whatever happens needs to go according to Newcastle.

Isak, who left Real Sociedad for about £60 million in August 2022, has a contract until June 2028. Last season, he made 27 goals in all 42 starts for Newcastle.

After Isak was unable to win a 4-0 friendly defeat against Celtic last Saturday, Howe stated that the player would “absolutely” be a part of the squad for the games in Singapore and South Korea.

Isak is being evaluated for his injury, according to Howe, adding, “Hopefully he’ll be back soon and playing in the black and white shirt.” That is what we all desire.

Before the Celtic game, he continued, “He first mentioned his thigh.” We assumed that there would be nothing too serious, just minimal injury. He probably arrived for training very early on Monday following the Celtic game because he didn’t feel well.

Howe stated that any contract negotiations would take place “at a later time” but that he has not yet had direct contact with Newcastle’s board regarding Isak’s future.

When asked if Isak would stay, he replied, “I certainly hope he stays after the Celtic game, and I said I was confident he would stay.”

“I don’t see anything in the moment that will change my opinion,” he said. “But football is a game and who knows what the future may bring”?

Financially speaking, “We are in a very strong position.