Swedish striker Alexander Isak of Newcastle United has stirred a lot of controversy in the current summer transfer market, amid reports linking him to big clubs like Liverpool and Saudi Arabia's Al Hilal, but his English club seems to be firmly holding on to him.

Newcastle's head coach, Eddie Howe, spoke about Isak's future, saying: "Yes, I have talked to him about his future, and this is normal. I respect any player's career and I know it can be short. Isak is training hard, and I fully understand that the rumors will continue around him."

He added: "The player is happy at Newcastle, he has a good relationship with his teammates and the coaching staff, and I am confident he will stay with us at the start of the new season."

For its part, The Athletic confirmed that Newcastle has no plans to sell Alexander Isak this summer, despite potential offers from top European clubs, and indicated that the club's management has officially informed Liverpool that the player is not for sale.

Sources indicate that Isak's agents are seeking to improve the terms of his contract, especially after the impressive levels he has shown since joining Newcastle in 2022, where he has become one of the top strikers in the Premier League.

Although Isak is considered one of the highest-paid players at Newcastle, his agents' demands for a salary increase could put the club's management in a difficult position, given their commitments to financial sustainability rules (PSR), which may force them to reduce the salaries of other players or consider selling some names.

With Newcastle's insistence on not selling the player at the moment, Isak's future remains uncertain, especially if an agreement to renew his contract is not reached in the coming period, which could make the summer of 2026 a turning point in his relationship with the club.

All these developments keep Alexander Isak's name strongly present in the transfer market; even if the doors are currently closed, the coming months may hold surprises.