Alexander Isak in a Newcastle United shirt alongside Eddie Howe looking unhappy on the St James' Park touchline
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James Murray
Tue 26 August 2025 9:22, UK
Alexander Isak has left it too late to terminate his Newcastle United contract this summer.
Isak has emerged as a top target for Liverpool as they look to strengthen their attacking options before the transfer window closes on 1 September.
Liverpool have seen a bid worth £110million plus add-ons rejected for the 25-year-old striker, with Newcastle valuing him at around £150million.
Isak is currently refusing to play for Eddie Howe’s side and wasn’t named in the squad for their goalless draw against Aston Villa or the defeat against Liverpool.
However, Football Insider revealed on 25 August Isak could still play for Newcastle again if he fails to secure a move to Anfield.
Alexander Isak in action for Newcastle United, next to a breakdown of his 24/25 stats
Alexander Isak’s stats in the 2024-25 season (Credit: Imago)
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This article contains exclusive comment fromStefan Borson, a former financial adviser to Man City.
Isak released a shock statement about his Newcastle situation on 19 August, insisting promises had been “broken” by the club and they had “lost” his trust.
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There have been suggestions the Sweden international could invoke Fifa’s Article 17 – effectively allowing him to end his contract under certain circumstances – but that isn’t understood to be a possibility.
Speaking exclusively to Football Insider, Borson said: “There’s no real revelation from the statements.
“We know Isak feels he has been made soft promises, shall we say, i.e. not ones that were contractual. He feels let down and, therefore, says he can’t carry on with the club.
“I suspect from a legal perspective those promises, whatever they were, have very little overall impact. I don’t believe any of the stories about walking out the door, Fifa’s Article 17.
“In any event, there are a few rules within the Article 17 situation that would prevent it biting this summer anyway. So, most notably the fact that there is no international element to the Liverpool transfer. It’s a wholly domestic situation.
“Furthermore, there’s a Premier League clause within the contract that says that any disputes with the club will be dealt with by the Premier League’s rules.
“Then there’s also an explicit statement within the Fifa transfer regulations, which say that no player is able to unilaterally terminate their contract after the start of a season, so it’s too late in terms of trying anything funny with Article 17.”
Alexander Isak walking into St James' Park in a Newcastle top.
Alexander Isak is refusing to play for Newcastle United (Credit: Imago)
Newcastle want to sign £60m-rated Wolves star
In terms of a potential incoming at St James’ Park, Newcastle have been targeting Jorgen Strand Larsen as they look to sign a new striker this summer.
However, Wolves are believed to be asking for more than £60million to let the 25-year-old leave before the transfer window closes.
The Norway international registered 14 goals and five assists in 38 appearances last season.
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