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Isaac transfer to Liverpool is deadlocked, Haoshuai responds to the rumor of players

2:57am, 11 August 2025【Football】

Newcastle United striker Alexander Isaac has been reportedly promised by the club that he will receive a generous new contract, provided that certain conditions are met.

In response to news that Isaac was told that joining Liverpool is "absolutely prohibited" this summer, Newcastle coach Eddie Howe said he was unaware of this, but did not deny that the relevant discussions might happen in his absence.

After Liverpool showed substantial interest in Swedish international Isaac this summer, the players' willingness to leave the team has become very obvious. This continued storm made coach Eddie Howe increasingly frustrated.

As of now, Isaac has been arranged to train alone, away from his first teammates. At the same time, Newcastle has repeatedly rejected all contacts from defending Premier League champion Liverpool.

Hao had previously warned that if Isaac's attitude remains unchanged, he would face disciplinary punishment. He recently confirmed that the star striker will not participate in any first-team activities at this time. This means that Isaac is basically sure to miss the Premier League opening match against Aston Villa next weekend. Whether he can play in the key battle between Newcastle and Liverpool on August 25, and which team he wears at that time, is still unknown.

When asked if there were reports that the club's board of directors had clearly informed Isaac that "never sell it", Howe responded: "This is not what I know. Of course, various discussions have been going on, and I am not all involved. I don't know about it."

The reporter asked Howe why he could not communicate directly with Isaac to resolve the differences. The English coach said: "If things were that simple, I had resolved it yesterday."

According to the Daily Telegraph, Newcastle's tough stance has triggered a "heavy dispute and tension", and Isaac is said to be in a state of "fury". With the club without a formal sports director, co-owner Jamie Reuben led the transfer negotiations with coach's nephew Andy Howe, and reported that Reuben took a "fighting" stance.

Sources said that even if Newcastle successfully introduced new strikers, the possibility of the club changing its position was "very slim". The Times revealed that Newcastle United is planning to offer Brentford striker Joan Visa for £30 million, and he is expected to partner with Isaac.

Newcastle has promised to the dissatisfied Isaac that it will negotiate with it a new contract that will significantly increase its salary after the summer transfer window is closed.