Football General Manager
- Newcastle rule out Isak to Liverpool deal
- Al-Hilal keep tabs on prolific striker
- Magpies digging their heels in
According to journalist Gianluca Di Marzio, Al-Hilal are eyeing Isak to strengthen their attack this summer. The Saudi team are said to be considering a ‘massive offer’ to convince the Sweden international and Newcastle to part ways with the prolific striker.
This comes shortly after Newcastle told Liverpool that Isak was not for sale, despite the Reds preparing to offer a British-record £130 million ($175m). As a result, it seems Al-Hilal will not find it easy to secure the 25-year-old’s signature, despite the financial resources at their disposal.
Isak scored 27 goals for Newcastle last season as they won the Carabao Cup, to end their 70-year wait for a major trophy, and qualified for the Champions League. And the Swede, who still has three years left on his contract, was a vital component of that success.
It remains to be seen if other teams will try and lodge a bid for former Real Sociedad attacker Isak, with Eddie Howe’s Newcastle seemingly intent on holding onto their prized asset ahead of next season.
