Newcastle United may be on the verge of losing their star striker, Alexander Isak, as fresh developments continue to stir transfer talks across Europe and the Middle East. The 25-year-old Swedish sensation, who has become a key figure at St James’ Park since his record-breaking £63 million arrival from Real Sociedad in 2022, is reportedly open to a new challenge.

📊 Isak was in sensational form last season, racking up 27 goals and 6 assists across all competitions. His efforts helped Newcastle secure a fifth-place Premier League finish and lift the Carabao Cup – a season to remember for Magpies fans.

But the celebrations might be short-lived.

According to multiple sources, Isak has informed Newcastle’s hierarchy of his desire to explore opportunities away from Tyneside. One of the clubs linked with him is Saudi outfit Al-Hilal, though no official move has yet been made.

⚠️ However, finance analyst Stefan Borson has weighed in on the situation, revealing complications due to ownership ties. Since Newcastle and Al-Hilal both fall under the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF) umbrella, any potential transfer between them would need the green light from the Premier League to ensure fair-market value rules are upheld.

> 🗣️ “A deal of this nature would be heavily scrutinised,” Borson explained. “Because of the shared ownership, it would require strict valuation and is unlikely to be approved beyond a £150 million cap. Any inflated figures—say £200 million—would likely be rejected by the Premier League.”



He also noted that UEFA regulations would nullify any artificial financial gains from such a deal, especially regarding profit declarations under Financial Fair Play (FFP).

🎯 Meanwhile, Liverpool are said to be stepping up their pursuit of Isak. After an initial approach two weeks ago, a formal bid is expected soon, with the Reds reportedly placing the striker at the top of their summer shortlist. Inside reports claim Liverpool are “increasingly confident” of landing the forward as they aim to reinforce their attacking line under Arne Slot.

🧩 Newcastle, however, remain firm in their stance. With Isak under a long-term contract and no immediate pressure to sell, the Magpies are not obligated to agree to any deal unless their valuation is met.

Behind the scenes, Newcastle are already making plans in case of a high-profile exit. Football Insider recently revealed that the club is currently negotiating for a new goalkeeper and striker, with James Trafford’s expected move elsewhere pushing Newcastle to scout other options urgently.

🏆 With Champions League football on the horizon, Eddie Howe is eager to bolster his squad depth, but losing Isak could drastically shift the club’s momentum ahead of the new season.

Stay tuned for more updates as the transfer window heats up – and Isak’s next destination remains a hot topic in football circles. 👀🔥