Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak has been linked with a move to Liverpool throughout the summer transfer window.
Liverpool have failed with an opening offer to get the deal done for Alexander Isak, but they are expected to come back with an improved proposal. Meanwhile, the Swede has made it clear that he wants to join the Premier League champions, and he has skipped Newcastle United’s pre-season preparations as well.
It is evident that the 25-year-old striker is looking to force a move away from the club, and Newcastle United are under pressure to sell him. Meanwhile, manager Eddie Howe has now slammed the striker for his unprofessionalism.
The Newcastle United manager has revealed that the player must earn the right to train with the team and cannot expect to be let off after acting poorly. The striker chose to skip Newcastle’s pre-season preparations and train with his former club Real Sociedad in Spain.
Howe said via The Sun, “You have to earn the right to train with us. We are Newcastle United. The player has a responsibility here to be part of a team and part of a squad — you have to act in the right way. So that is also at play here. We will make sure that any player does that to earn the right to train with the group. No player can expect to act poorly and train with the group as normal.”
Can Liverpool wrap up the transfer quickly?
It will be interesting to see if Liverpool can get the deal done quickly. They need a reliable striker, and the 25-year-old is among the best in the Premier League. He could transform them into a formidable attacking unit. However, they will need to pay a British transfer record fee to get the deal done.
Newcastle United are looking to bring in alternatives, and they have been linked with Benjamin Sesko. It will be interesting to see if they can find a quality replacement for Isak in the coming days. It makes sense to sell a player who is unhappy at the club, and Newcastle should not go against his wishes.
It would be ideal for all parties to go their separate ways. Meanwhile, it is understandable why the striker wants to move to Liverpool. The Swedish international is at the peak of his career, and he will want to fight for major trophies. Newcastle United are not at that level yet.