Isak was left out of Newcastle’s pre-season tour of Asia on Tuesday with the club citing a thigh injury as the reason for his omission.
Newcastle’s stance remains that he is not for sale – a message that has been reiterated on Thursday – and that they are not countenancing his departure this summer but Isak’s unhappiness is a major test of that.
Newcastle are long-term admirers of RB Leipzig striker Benjamin Sesko (Photo: Getty)
Initial talks with Isak’s representatives have not borne any significant progress on a new long-term deal and while the club still want to tie him to a new contract there is a recognition that those conversations are on the back burner.
Isak could earn many, many multiples over his current wage if he opted to go to Saudi Arabia but it is understood that he wants to stay in a top league.
The Magpies have been long-term suitors of the RB Leipzig striker.
Negotiations over Wissa are progressing but there remains a considerable gap between the two club’s valuations at the moment.
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They are now hurtling towards a crossroads with all parties pondering the next move.
The club’s struggles in the market have only emphasised how difficult it would be to replace Isak, especially as clubs know they have money to play with.
It is also a huge test of the ambition of owners PIF at a time when the club’s executive team has vacancies for a director of football – with Ross Wilson emerging as favourite to fill that role – while chief executive Darren Eales is working a long notice period.
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