Mansion Sports – Swedish striker Alexander Isak has emerged as one of the most sought-after players in the current summer transfer window.

Speculation regarding Liverpool’s interest in the Newcastle United forward has gained significant traction during the club’s pre-season tour in South Korea.

Although the Magpies remain firm in their stance to retain the 25-year-old, multiple signs suggest that Isak himself is personally intrigued by the possibility of a move to Anfield.

Newcastle United Firm on Not Selling Their Star Striker

Newcastle United have consistently communicated their unwillingness to part ways with Alexander Isak.

At one point, the club reportedly planned to offer him one of the highest salaries in professional football.

However, discussions regarding a contract extension have been on hold since the beginning of the year.

Despite this, with three years remaining on his current deal, Newcastle still holds a strong negotiating position should formal transfer talks arise.

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Isak Spotted Training at Former Club Real Sociedad

According to a report by Spanish outlet Diario Vasco, Alexander Isak has been seen training at Zubieta, the training facility of his former club, Real Sociedad, in Donostia-San Sebastian.

He was accompanied by a personal trainer, signaling a proactive approach to maintaining his physical condition.

This development counters earlier rumors claiming Isak had gone “missing” and returned to Sweden without informing Newcastle.

Newcastle Aware of Isak’s Whereabouts and Training Regime

Sky Sports News has reported that Newcastle United are fully aware of Isak’s current location and training activities.

However, it remains unclear whether the player received formal permission to train independently away from the team.

Official sources indicate Isak is recovering from a minor thigh injury, although the details surrounding his absence remain somewhat unclear.

Interestingly, other injured Newcastle players have continued to participate in the club’s pre-season tour under the supervision of head coach Eddie Howe, while Isak has opted to remain behind.

There is growing speculation that Isak’s current movements are aligned with a personal desire to facilitate a transfer to Liverpool.

Should such a deal come to fruition, Real Sociedad would reportedly receive 10% of the profit from the sale, as Newcastle originally acquired him for a fee of €70 million.

Race for Top Strikers Narrowing Across Europe

This summer has seen fierce competition among major European clubs in pursuit of elite number nines.

Viktor Gyokeres has already completed a high-profile move to Arsenal, while Victor Osimhen has signed a new contract to remain at Galatasaray.

Within this context, Alexander Isak has now become one of the few remaining top-tier strikers still potentially available on the market.

If Liverpool secures his services, it could mark the final major forward acquisition of the window, leaving few alternatives for clubs still searching for attacking reinforcements.

With the pool of elite forwards rapidly shrinking, clubs yet to finalize their striking options may find themselves under pressure to act quickly.

Meanwhile, the saga surrounding Isak’s future is shaping up to be one of the most captivating transfer storylines of the coming weeks.