NEWCASTLE remain determined to keep Alexander Isak – and it would take a Neymar-style bid for them to even contemplate cashing in.
Speculation is mounting again that Liverpool are readying a swoop for Toon 27-goal top scorer.
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SunSport understands there has been no official contact from the Reds yet over a potential deal.
However, even if there is, Newcastle’s stance has not changed one bit.
And even talk of £150million being enough to land the Swede is way off the mark.
In fact, it would take a bid near the £200m world-record Paris Saint-Germain forked out to Barcelona for Neymar to even get a response.
Despite all of the recent rumours, Newcastle still plan to hold talks with Isak’s camp over a new deal for their star.
His contract at St. James’ Park runs until 2028 and they are under no pressure financially to cash in either after coming through their recent PSR issues.
Isak has made no murmurs about leaving for Anfield either, saying he is focused on playing.
The Swede said: “I don’t know much, to be honest. From within the club and from our side there are absolutely no discussions. It’s just full focus on playing for me.
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There’s not much to say, really. I’ve commented on my situation and my security in Newcastle several times.
“It’s been written how much I love the city and the club, how well I feel there. I’m not thinking about the future. I just want to perform for Newcastle.
“There is no reason for me to think about anything else (other than Newcastle). I feel incredibly comfortable at Newcastle. The only focus I have is on playing.”
Liverpool have had a busy start to the transfer window, bringing in Jeremie Frimpong as a replacement for Trent Alexander-Arnold.
They are also on the verge of signing Florian Wirtz for a British football transfer record.
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