Newcastle United’s manager Eddie Howe has reiterated his wish to see striker Alexander Isak continue playing for the club despite Liverpool’s recent failed transfer attempt. Liverpool submitted a bid, which Newcastle promptly declined, and Howe disclosed that he was quite removed from the negotiations. “I was made aware of a bid yesterday and that bid was turned down all before I even heard about,” Howe said at a press briefing. “People back in England are dealing with the situation.” There was speculation about Liverpool crafting a second bid, but this was eventually dismissed, with Liverpool deciding not to further pursue the transfer.<\/p>\n
Howe expressed uncertainty about the future, stating, “I really don\u2019t know what happens next. From our perspective, we still support Alex in every way, and my wish is that we see him in a Newcastle shirt again.” He also admitted surprise upon learning through the media that Isak had been training with his former club Real Sociedad, but did not rule out a future reunion with the striker.<\/p>\n
Reports suggest that Newcastle officials were puzzled by Liverpool’s initial offer as it appeared lower than a previous bid, which led to their decision to walk away. Some Newcastle insiders reportedly felt “baffled and angry” over Liverpool unsettling Isak. Nonetheless, Howe emphasized focusing on positive steps forward rather than dwelling on the controversy. “Signing players is always complex, we just try to do what we think is right,” he added. Howe declined to comment on other clubs\u2019 approaches, making clear his concentration was solely on Newcastle’s perspective.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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