Alexander Isak, the supremely skilled forward for Newcastle United, recently expressed deep concerns about his long-term prospect at the club. He said that it “can’t keep going” due to the “wrongdoing” represented by “broken promises” by the agency. The move raises several questions. This statement marks a clear turning point in Isak’s relationship with the club. He has not featured in a single game since the club started pre-season training with new head coach Eddie Howe.
On Tuesday, Isak was seen training with Brentford, which understandably raised concerns regarding his focus on and commitment to Newcastle. The following day, he left home for Brentford’s training ground shortly after 3 PM. With the right mindset, he concentrated on his work in isolation from the senior squad. Unfortunately, this recent development has caused much speculation about his imminent departure from Newcastle.
In light of Isak’s uncertain status, Newcastle has intensified its pursuit of Brentford’s Yoane Wissa. Yet the club most recently bid without success, including add-ons worth up to £5 million. This smart move would increase the overall fund to £40 million. Brentford turned down this most recent bid. This was despite having knocked back a similar £25 million offer just weeks before, at the start of the summer. Wissa’s absence during Brentford’s opening weekend fixture, which resulted in a 3-1 defeat against Nottingham Forest, has further sparked rumors surrounding his future. Brentford manager Keith Andrews told the media that Wissa’s absence was due to speculation.
In spite of these advances, Newcastle is still as resolute as ever when it comes to Alexander Isak. The club has been insistent all summer that he will not be sold. They are excited to have him back the next time he’s ready to rejoin the team. This guarantee arrives as Newcastle finds itself in a difficult, expensive, dangerous transfer market—trying desperately to keep its own players happy, motivated and performing.
What’s more, the pressure is intense for Newcastle as they look to shore up their squad ahead of what could be an incredibly competitive season. The Premier League’s broadcasting landscape is shifting. This season, Sky Sports will increase its coverage from 128 matches to at least 215 live games, with 80 percent of all televised Premier League matches available on their platform. This expansion is symbolic of the increasing popularity of the league and the competitive pressure that teams such as Newcastle face to produce results.
The summer transfer window is moving quickly so far. This Saturday at 3 PM local, Brentford will welcome Aston Villa to West London, a must-win match for both clubs. The results of these player negotiations will certainly have an impact on their upcoming players’ season.
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