Eddie Howe has recently had to field a lot of difficult questions regarding the club’s best players, but he is still optimistic that they won’t be losing any important players anytime soon.
Before it was finally settled earlier this season, Bruno Guimaraes’ contract situation was a protracted one. The Newcastle United manager was instrumental in persuading the midfield player to sign a new and better term. The emphasis now is on keeping record signing Alexander Isak at the club, even in the face of interest from other teams.
Luckily for the Magpies, it appears that Isak will accept to a new contract at Newcastle, much like Guimaraes did. It is vital to retain a player of the Swede’s caliber.
Ensuring his continued presence beyond this summer may prove to be just as advantageous as bringing in any new players when the transfer window reopens. Isak’s current contract expires in2028, but if Newcastle doesn’t make it to the Champions League, there have been unsubstantiated rumors circulating that he may take a big pay cut this summer.
Isak might become one of the club’s highest paid players with the new contract being negotiated, though, and it might be finalized before the season ends, according to Chronicle Live. Given his previous performances while wearing the black and white shirt, it makes sense that admiration for Newcastle’s star forward has grown.
It’s impossible to imagine that teams like Manchester City, Liverpool, Paris Saint-Germain, and Real Madrid aren’t keeping an eye on Isak’s contract status, especially considering the knowledge of Arsenal and Tottenham’s interest. But now, in contrast to when they would have found it difficult to resist these European heavyweights, Newcastle is able to make players offers that are too good to refuse.
Even if they might not get it to the Europa League this season, the Magpies are setting the groundwork for a bright future by keeping players like Bruno and Isak in the northeast. Potential summer recruits should take note.
Crucially, Howe has gained further support. The board and the manager collaborating flawlessly. No backstabbing, no arguments. a cohesive system working toward the same objective. Newcastle is able to hold onto one of the best forwards in the world on the field. After the team defeated Sheffield United 5-1 on Saturday, Howe said, “There isn’t a player in football worth trading for Isak.”
Isak seems to have more potential than any of the above, even though Son Heung-min has been playing at this level for years, Ollie Watkins has improved as a player, and Erling Haaland is a goal-scoring wonder.
The striker who moved from Real Sociedad to Newcastle after managing just six La Liga goals in his last Spanish season has left his mark with an incredible 29 goals in 48 games. In addition to being a factor in Sheffield United’s relegation, his double on Saturday was his seventh goal in seven games at St James’ Park.
“In my opinion, he’s on par. Over the weekend, Howe stated, “I wouldn’t swap him for anyone, but I’m not sitting around analysing all the other strikers in the world.” “He is excellent when you consider his age profile, future prospects, and personal traits.
“That Alex has these doubts about his future bothers me and I think it’s unfortunate. I know why the questions are posed, and the more goals he scores, the better he performs. We should just take pleasure in his performances and the way he is performing right now, but it will be something [that is questioned].
Since his high-profile transfer, Isak’s talent has often benefited Newcastle. It’s hard to claim that a contract extension would be ‘like a fresh signing’ for the team in light of this. It does, however, offer a major lift in the lead-up to an important summer and after an especially difficult season.