Newcastle poised to make Alexander Isak decision with crunch talks planned amid Liverpool interest

Newcastle poised to make Alexander Isak decision with crunch talks planned amid Liverpool interest


Newcastle United is set to make a decision on whether Alexander Isak will be involved in the club's pre-season matches in the Sela Cup this weekend amid transfer speculation

Newcastle United is set to make a significant decision regarding Alexander Isak on Wednesday, with manager Eddie Howe expected to meet the Swedish striker for the first time in two weeks amid continued links to Liverpool.

This crucial moment for Isak comes amidst rumors of Benjamin Sesko opting for Manchester United over the Magpies, although Newcastle insiders revealed this morning that they have yet to receive a final decision from the RB Leipzig star.

Howe initially wanted Isak to train with the rest of the team ahead of matches against Espanyol on Friday and Atletico Madrid on Saturday in the Sela Cup clash at St James' Park.

Howe isn't worried about any negative reactions from Isak's teammates upon his return, as both Kieran Trippier and Anthony Gordon expressed sympathy for the striker in interviews last week, reports Chronicle Live.

Regardless of the ongoing Isak and Sesko situations, Howe is fully aware that Newcastle will be facing its fans at St James' Park in games against the two La Liga teams.

He wants to set the right tone and deliver the right message as more than 100,000 Newcastle supporters get to see where the Magpies stand for the first time on home turf since May.

Howe has chosen not to conduct a pre-match press conference before the two matches, but will engage with journalists post-game.

This means there won't be any official comments on Isak prior to the Espanyol match, but we understand that Howe's plan is essentially to have the striker play, depending on his fitness levels.

The longer Newcastle go without securing a replacement, the more difficult they can make it for the Reds and Isak, leaving the door open for the Swedish striker to don the black and white shirt once again.

So far, Howe has refrained from taking a hard line with his striker, knowing he may need to rely on him in the near future.

Despite challenges with Isak and Sesko, Newcastle is still forging ahead with plans to bring in a top-tier forward. The word from the boardroom at St James' Park is that Newcastle does have funds available, with PSR issues now resolved.

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