I would be devastated’ – Transfer confession as Newcastle United maintain hardball Alexander Isak stance
Ian Wright has admitted he would be devastated if Alexander Isak snubbed Arsenal for Liverpool.
Newcastle United are not at the negotiation table and have a strong hand should potential suitors come calling. More than three years remain on the deal he signed after joining from Real Sociedad in August 2022.
Talk of a fresh agreement have been placed on hold while the Magpies challenge for Champions League qualification and Carabao Cup success. Both parties are calm given the length of time left on Isak’s current deal.
However, that has not stopped speculation regarding the Swede, with Arsenal and Liverpool reportedly interested. Both clubs are understood to be in the market for a striker and 21 goals across all competitions this season makes Isak hot property.
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The Telegraph reported in December that Toon chiefs have placed a £150million price tag around the 25-year-old’s neck. Speaking on The Overlap, Gunners legend Wright conceded Liverpool boast the upper hand should Isak become available.
With what Alexander Isak has done and who he is, I would buy him for £120million no danger,” he said. “If we could get him, you need to chase that. I would be devastated if Arsenal weren’t in for him.
“He would probably go to Liverpool. I’d like to think Mikel Arteta could convince him but look at Liverpool and Arne Slot. Slot hasn’t even got his own players in yet. That seems like a move attractive proposition but again, Arsenal will need to do the work.
“I would hate it if it was between Arsenal and Liverpool because he would probably go for Liverpool with the way it’s gone for Arne Slot.”
