Boss confirms in-demand Chelsea target could leave this summer after request made

by admin · Published 27 July 2025 · Updated 27 July 2025

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe hopes Alexander Isak will stay at the club but has admitted his future at St James’ Park is uncertain, as the likes of CHELSEA circle for a potential deal for the big Swedish star

Joao Pedro and Liam Delap have both arrived this transfer window, but with the reports that Nicolas Jackson could be leaving the club this transfer window, there may be a chance for another striker to be signed and Isak is a player that CHELSEA really admire.

Newcastle made it clear earlier in the transfer window Isak was not for sale this week when Liverpool stepped up their interest in the striker. The Magpies value Isak, who scored 23 Premier League goals last season, at £150m at least.

However a few days ago came the news that he had been left out of the squad for Newcastle’s pre-season tour – and then that he had told the club he wanted to explore his options in the transfer window.

With a £150million price tag, there aren’t too many options – especially when you discount Saudi Arabia, but reports have claimed that the club are ready to make their move to land one of the clubs long-term targets.

And amid the speculation, Howe has opened up and had his say on the speculation regarding Isak, he said: “He is now in Newcastle getting his injury assessed. Hopefully, he will be back soon and playing in the black and white shirt, that’s what we want to see.

“Of course, there are things going on behind the scenes. Conversations that happen between Alex and ourselves and Alex and the club will stay private.

“He is very popular in the dressing room and would love him to continue to his journey at Newcastle. There are no contract talks taking place, that will be for a later date, potentially.

“I certainly hope he stays. It’s football, who knows what the future will bring.”

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