The future of Alexander Isak is something that will concern a lot of Newcastle United fans.
Alexander Isak started the season slowly but is now quickly returning to the top form of last season where he scored 25 goals across all competitions.
He scored three goals in three consecutive games ahead of the international break and Isak continued his scoring streak with Sweden.
Six winners and one loser from Newcastle United as the international break ends
Isak should be full of confidence as he returns to Tyneside ahead of Monday night’s Premier League clash against West Ham.
The 25-year-old is easily one of Newcastle’s best players and most valuable assets, but sadly that title also comes with a lot of transfer speculation.
Alexander Isak’s future at Newcastle United
The summer transfer window was very underwhelming for Newcastle fans but the silver lining was that the Magpies were able to keep hold of their biggest stars.
Chelsea showed an interest in Isak over the summer, but Newcastle were quick to fend them off with a £180m price tag for Isak.
There have now been talks of Newcastle wanting to extend Isak’s contract but so far there has been no progress on that front.
Isak’s camp are unhappy with the contract situation and there are a few boxes that have to be ticked before he is willing to sign on the dotted line.
Firstly, Isak wants Newcastle to qualify for Europe in order to sign a new deal, while he also wants to become the club’s top earner.
Nedum Onuaha stunned by Alexander Isak rumour
As Newcastle continue to struggle with the Premier League Profit and Sustainability Rules, it has been suggested that the Magpies may need to sell one of their biggest star – that, of course, includes Isak.
When asked about Newcastle potentially selling Isak to balance their books, pundit Nedum Onuaha questioned the rules and regulations.
Via BBC Sport, Onuaha said: “It is a good question because as far as the Premier League goes, he is up there in terms of strikers. He did very well last season and now that he is back from injury he looks set to get a few more goals as well.
“I don’t understand why they would sell one striker to bring in another but maybe there is more to it?
“It could be a Profit and Sustainability Rules situation and in that case it would be a great shame to lose their top goal scorer because of that. Especially at a club like Newcastle, who are so proud of their number nines and strikers.
“It doesn’t make sense from a fan perspective or a true footballing perspective to sell him.
“If this is what teams have to do to stay within the rules then it leads you to question the situation as a whole.”
