Alexander Isak of Newcastle United has shared details about his life on Tyneside as he continues to be debated about his future during the summer transfer window.
Newcastle has begun to engage in the summer transfer market, and Lloyd Kelly has expanded Eddie Howe’s possibilities.
But with the PSR deadline approaching, St. James’ Park will be focusing more on outgoings in the upcoming weeks.
If Newcastle and other Premier League teams don’t raise some money through player sales by June 30th, they risk being punished.
The team’s standout scorer, Alexander Isak, has also been strongly linked to a possible summertime departure from the Toon.
After spending the summer with his national team, the Swede has now talked about his time on Tyneside.
Alexander Isak gives a candid assessment of his time in Newcastle
Isak has been linked to leaving Newcastle even before the summer transfer window opened.
This occurred because Howe’s team needed to sell players in order to raise some money before this month’s PSR deadline.
Isak would logically provide Newcastle with the potential to fetch a substantial price if they were to be sold, along with Bruno Guimaraes.
But to achieve the financial requirements, Newcastle would have to transfer one of its best players.
Speaking to The Athletic, the 24-year-old admitted he is still loving life at Newcastle two years on from signing.
“I’m in good form and I’ve been playing well back home in Newcastle,” Isak said.
“Obviously you want results as well, but next time. I feel good and I am enjoying my football at Newcastle. I always give my all for the national team and I believe goals and results will come, for me and for Sweden.”
“I enjoy No 9, that’s my main position,” Isak added.
“I like freedom and it means I can drift out left, where I feel comfortable as well and can create chances. But I don’t think too much about the position.”
Newcastle progressing contract talks with Alexander Isak
TBR understands talks over a new deal at progressing as Newcastle plan on making him the highest paid player at the club.
The prospect of losing Isak this summer will have been of huge concern to most Newcastle fans after a sensational return of 21 goals in the Premier League alone.
Finding a replacement for the Swede would prove both extremely difficult and extremely expensive and could even set the Toon back in their project under Howe.
Instead, it looks like the player is happy on Tyneside and the club are keen to secure him down to an improved deal.
