Newcastle United captain Bruno Guimar\u00e3es has revealed the toll the ongoing uncertainty over Alexander Isak\u2019s future is taking on the striker. The club faces keen interest from Liverpool, who remain in pursuit even after signing Hugo Ekitik\u00e9, and from Saudi Arabian side Al Hilal.<\/p>\n
As Newcastle\u2019s squad arrived in Singapore, Guimar\u00e3es spoke candidly about Isak\u2019s situation. \u201cI\u2019m really close to [Isak]. He\u2019s a good guy. He\u2019s been through some rough things at this moment,\u201d Guimar\u00e3es said. The Brazilian midfielder emphasised the limits of his influence on the matter: \u201cMy focus is with the lads. Isak is something I cannot control. The club has control of it. I hope he\u2019s going to be fit when we come back to Newcastle to prepare for the new season.\u201d<\/p>\n
Guimar\u00e3es noted that Isak\u2019s absence on the trip was due to injury and underlined the striker\u2019s importance: \u201cOf course he\u2019s a top player for us and he\u2019s going to be a miss on this trip. We need him ready as soon as possible.\u201d<\/p>\n
Defender Dan Burn shared the view that Isak\u2019s future lies beyond the squad’s remit. \u201cEveryone\u2019s entitled to their own opinion, but I think we can just control what we can control. That\u2019s a question for Alex to answer,\u201d Burn said.<\/p>\n
He added that despite Isak\u2019s absence caused by a persistent thigh issue, Newcastle also boasts strong squad depth, praising the signing of Anthony Elanga as a valuable addition.<\/p>\n
Newcastle remain intent on retaining Isak and securing him with a new contract, although the striker\u2019s reported weekly wage demand of \u00a3300,000 has thus far complicated negotiations. The coming weeks will be crucial as the club prepares for the new season with this ongoing situation unresolved.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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