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Alexander Isaac (26, Newcastle) 'transfer history' is heading towards the end.
Isaac finally broke his silence. On the 20th (Korea time), he was selected as the team of the year by the English Professional Footballers Association (PFA). However, he missed the 2025 PFA Awards held at the Opera House in Manchester, England.
Isak wants to move to Liverpool. Liverpool offered Newcastle a transfer fee of 110 million pounds (about 207 billion won) earlier this month. But Newcastle refused, and Isaac is sharply at odds with the club.
Newcastle say they will not allow Isaac to transfer unless the transfer fee of 150 million pounds (about 282 billion won) is met with three years left on his contract. But Liverpool stopped. I didn't make any suggestions for amendments. Citing sources in the UK 'BBC'Riverpool's next offer is expected to be at least 120 million pounds (about 226 billion won). But at the moment, we have no choice but to wait.'
Isaac expressed his position on his SNS on the same day. He said 'I've been silent for a long time while others have spoken. The silence opens up that people make their own version of the argument, even though they know it doesn't reflect the stories that actually went back and forth in private meetings and what was agreed upon.
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And 'In fact, the promise has already been made and the club has known my position for a long time. It is misleading to act as if these problems are just being revealed now, and 'If promises are broken and trust is lost, the relationship cannot continue. That's the situation I'm in now. Why change is in everyone's best interest, not just for me.
Newcastle also immediately issued a rebuttal. Isaac's statement called him `disappointed.' `Isaac is under contract and has never made any commitment that club officials will be able to leave Newcastle this summer.'
Newcastle also added 'We want to keep the best players, but we understand their wishes and listen to them. 'As explained to Isaac and his representatives, we must always consider the best interests of the club, the squad and the supporters in every decision'We have made it clear that the terms of this summer's transfer have not yet been met. We do not foresee such conditions being met.'
Isak, the Swedish international, moved to Newcastle from Spain's Real Sociedad in August 2022. It's growing every season. He scored 10 goals in 22 matches in his first season in the English Premier League (EPL).
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In the second season, he scored 21 goals in 30 games and 23 goals in 34 games last season. There is a reason why it was selected as PFA 'Team of the Year'. Liverpool is also unable to let go of its recruitment.
Newcastle are still hoping for Isaac's return. Newcastle manager Eddie Howe said "Nothing has changed. The door is completely open"Isaac must decide what he wants. We want a conclusion. A clear decision is needed. I can't control it and there is only one person who can control it. Let's wait. My position is clear. I am currently focusing on the team."
At the end of Newcastle's rebuttal statement 'We are a proud football club with a proud tradition, and we are committed to maintaining a family atmosphere. Isaac is still a member of our family, and he will be welcomed when he is ready to rejoin.'"
The EPL opened in the 2025-2026 season. Newcastle tied Aston Villa scoreless in the first round on the 16th. The summer transfer window closes on September 2.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
