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Newcastle United Confident of Retaining Isak

Isak Exit Not a Concern for Newcastle

Newcastle United have no intention of selling Alexander Isak this summer, despite confirmed interest from Arsenal and other elite clubs. As TEAMtalk reports, “Newcastle aren’t thinking about an Isak exit at this point. Their full focus is on qualifying for the Champions League and if they do, Isak signing a contract extension becomes more likely.”

Suggestions that Isak has a verbal agreement to leave for £80m if Newcastle miss out on the top four have been dismissed. In reality, the Swedish forward is well contracted until 2028, and Newcastle view him as untouchable. Even under financial pressure from Profitability and Sustainability Rules (PSR), the club refused to put a price tag on him.

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Newcastle’s Stance on a Potential Transfer Fee

Interest in Isak is undeniable, but Newcastle’s valuation of the striker remains sky-high. As TEAMtalk explains, “The feeling remains Newcastle won’t engage or even entertain changing their position unless a British transfer record offer above £115m is made, and some sources even argue £150m would be required.”

While Arsenal, Chelsea, and Barcelona have all monitored Isak, they are aware of the difficulty in negotiating a deal. Barcelona, in particular, are unable to match Newcastle’s valuation due to financial constraints, while Chelsea are now focusing on alternative targets, including Benjamin Sesko and Viktor Gyokeres.

Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon Attract Interest

Newcastle’s focus remains on securing Champions League football, but speculation continues over other key players. Unlike Isak, Bruno Guimaraes has a release clause, allowing him to leave for around £85m if Newcastle miss out on the Champions League. “The only verbal pact Newcastle have with any player is Bruno Guimaraes,” TEAMtalk confirms. Manchester City have shown long-term interest in the Brazilian midfielder.

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Liverpool, meanwhile, could revive their pursuit of Anthony Gordon rather than move for Isak. As TEAMtalk notes, “If Newcastle do sell one of Isak, Gordon or Guimaraes this summer – and that is still a big if, they will almost certainly shut the door on anyone else leaving out of those big names.”

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The club’s stance on Isak is reassuring. The Swedish striker has been integral to Eddie Howe’s system, and with 2028 still far off in his contract, there is no immediate need to consider a sale. The notion that Newcastle would let him go for £80m always seemed unlikely, especially given how vital he has been to their Champions League push.

The valuation placed on Isak reflects the club’s ambition. Demanding over £115m, and potentially up to £150m, sets a clear marker: Newcastle are no longer a selling club. However, there is a realism among fans that one big sale could be needed for financial balancing. If that happens, Guimaraes seems the likelier departure, given his release clause and City’s ongoing interest.

As for Gordon, he has been exceptional since arriving at St James’ Park. Liverpool’s past interest could resurface, but like Isak, his importance to the team makes a transfer highly unlikely unless an eye-watering offer is made.

For now, Newcastle fans will focus on the immediate challenge – securing Champions League football and lifting the Carabao Cup against Liverpool. If they succeed, retaining Isak becomes even more of a formality.