Emphatic Alexander Isak message on Sunday after Liverpool’s €95m giveaway

Alexander Isak has been at the heart of ongoing transfer speculation in recent days, but a powerful and definitive message has silenced the growing noise surrounding his future.

Amid a week filled with setbacks and shifting targets in the transfer market, Newcastle United fans were growing increasingly anxious about the potential departure of one of their brightest stars.

That anxiety was only fueled when Isak was sent home from Celtic Park by Eddie Howe on Saturday, with concerns over both fitness and swirling rumors of a possible move away.

Less than a week ago, the Magpies were optimistic about landing Hugo Ekitike in what appeared to be a smart move to bolster the attack.

That optimism quickly faded as a number of developments shook the club’s plans. Not only did the Ekitike deal collapse, but uncertainty also crept in over the potential acquisition of James Trafford.

Meanwhile, unsettling links connected Isak with a big-money move to clubs like Liverpool and even Saudi Arabian teams, causing further unease within the fanbase.

However, in the midst of the transfer chaos, a much-needed voice of clarity and confidence came from The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Using his social media platform, Edwards delivered a blunt and unambiguous update on Isak’s status.

He stated plainly that the Swedish striker is not for sale—not to Liverpool, not to Saudi Arabia, not to anyone. He dismissed ongoing rumors as false narratives spun by unreliable sources and aggregator accounts, reinforcing Newcastle’s firm stance on keeping their prized forward.

The message couldn’t have been more emphatic, and it served to squash speculation that Isak was discontent or planning to leave Tyneside.

This statement also directly challenged the constant media attempts to link Newcastle’s top talents to so-called ‘Big Six’ clubs.

The frustration among supporters has been mounting as many of these stories continue to surface without any solid foundation.

Edwards’ words will likely be received as a reassuring call for calm and a reminder that not every player at a rising club is for sale—particularly not one who has repeatedly expressed his satisfaction with life at Newcastle.

While Newcastle missed out on Ekitike, there is a silver lining. Liverpool, having reportedly shifted focus from Isak, have now agreed a staggering deal to sign the French striker from Eintracht Frankfurt.

Reports from both Fabrizio Romano and David Ornstein confirm that the Reds will pay €90 million, potentially rising to €95 million, for Ekitike.

The enormity of the deal could all but close the door on any further major spending from Liverpool this summer, easing fears that they might still circle back to tempt Isak away.

Arsenal remains engaged in their own complicated transfer pursuit of Sporting Lisbon’s Viktor Gyökeres, leaving Newcastle with some breathing space.

With two of the most high-profile potential suitors otherwise occupied or having spent big elsewhere, the immediate threats to Isak’s position at Newcastle appear to have faded for now.

Though the past week has been turbulent, Newcastle can take comfort in knowing they still have one of the Premier League’s most dynamic strikers in their ranks.

The club’s refusal to entertain offers for Isak sends a strong message—not just to the fans, but to the rest of the footballing world. Newcastle is not a selling club, and its best talents will not be pried away without a fight.