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Al Hilal are reported to have “explored” the possibility of signing Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak. It comes at the same time as an explosion in speculation about his future after appearing to train away from the rest of the Magpies squad this week.

Former Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan has voiced his concern at the ongoing speculation surrounding Alexander Isak’s future. The Swede has attracted interest from Premier League champions

Isak's huge demands have created an enormous issue at Newcastle, it has been claimed, while Howe's latest comments have also offered Liverpool fresh hope - but could they really sign the Swede and Ekitike?

Nolan insists Brentford striker Yoane Wissa would not be an adequate replacement for the Swede after Newcastle had a £25m offer rejected on Monday. "If you got the majority of Newcastle fans on, they'd be saying we want to keep Isak, we need to pay him the money," he told talkSPORT.

Following Callum Wilson’s exit and the failure to sign Joao Pedro or Hugo Ekitike, Newcastle have been left alarmingly short up top. Remove Isak and they appear toothless, which is unnerving given his durability will be tested across 2025-26 with the additional demands of Champions League football.

Sky Sports News reporter Keith Downie answers the key questions around Alexander Isaks Newcastle future, the clubs frustrating summer transfer window so far after missing out on several targets and where they need to strengthen,