How Newcastle United really feel internally about extending Alexander Isak’s contract amid £150m price tag

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Newcastle United must keep Alexander Isak at all costs.

The 25-year-old has had a remarkable 2024, while his recent run of form has allowed Newcastle United to climb the Premier League table.

Alexander Isak scored his 12th goal of the season during Newcastle’s 3-0 win over Aston Villa, amid constant speculation over a move away from St James’ Park.

Pundits are relentlessly talking about him moving to Arsenal, with Isak seen as the missing piece of Mikel Arteta’s jigsaw. There is a real sense of arrogance, and Newcastle have been left bewildered by the Isak rumours.

He is not going anywhere, with the Telegraph claiming that Newcastle value Isak at £150million. He will only leave for a major fee, despite the media’s obsession with the Sweden international departing to join a ‘big six’ club.

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Update on Alexander Isak’s Newcastle contract situation

Amid speculation over a move away from Newcastle United, there has also been confusion over Isak’s contract situation at St James’ Park.

Geordie Boot Boys were told that Isak was in talks to sign a new deal, but those talks have since stalled.

Now there has been an update on how the club really feel about potentially extending the striker’s contract.

According to the Daily Mail, Newcastle do not think it is currently necessary to give Isak a new contract, as he has a deal until 2028 and is already one of the club’s highest earners.

What will really keep Alexander Isak at Newcastle United

European football will dictate Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle United, rather than a shiny new contract.

He could sign the biggest deal imaginable, but he would still likely ponder his position at the club if they fail to qualify for either the Champions League or the Europa League.

A player of Isak’s calibre should be in the Champions League year after year. That is the challenge for Newcastle, as they must create an environment to offer him that.

But while it is up to Newcastle to do that, it is also up to Isak. He has to prove he is a Champions League player. It is his goals that will guide the Magpies back into Europe’s elite competition.

That is what he has done in recent months, with Isak enjoying a real hot streak in front of goal. Ahead of the game against Manchester United, Isak boasts a record of 11 goals in his last 12 games.