Alexander Isak is unlikely to leave Newcastle United this summer with the Magpies having ‘no intention’ of selling the forward.Isak has drawn admiring glances from Premier League rivals including Arsenal and Liverpool after a prolific period at St James’ Park.The Swedish striker has scored 20+ goals in successive Premier League seasons and has been nominated for the PFA Player of the Year award in 2024/25.Alexander Isak is the only player outside the traditional Premier League ‘Big Six’ to make the PFA Players’ Player of the Year 2025 top six The best striker in the league right now? pic.twitter.com/5SCjdgF4Yz— ESPN UK (@ESPNUK) June 20, 2025Liverpool continue to be heavily linked with a move to sign the 25-year-old, in a deal that would likely set a new British transfer record.However, The Athletic’s in-the-know David Ornstein has cast doubt on a transfer this summer. He said that Newcastle view Isak as an irreplaceable part of their project and revealed the Magpies are prepared to make the forward their highest-paid player. Talks continue between Isak and Newcastle over a new long-term contract. (adsbygoogle = window.adsbygoogle || []).push({});“Newcastle have no intention of selling Isak whatsoever, and want to renew his contract. They’re in a strong position with over three years remaining on his current deal, as part of which he is already paid well. They’ll have no problem offering more, too – he’s at the centre of that ambitious Saudi-led project.“From the player’s point of view, he has top level football secured with Newcastle’s qualification for next season’s Champions League, and he won the club their first trophy in a long time. He looks to be happy – always with a smile on his face.“It could take around £150m just to start a conversation – there’s no suggestion of any developments despite recent rumours and reports. Liverpool may try, but that doesn’t mean they’ll succeed…”Read – Newcastle United launch £125m triple transfer bidSee more – Liverpool announce £40m Milos Kerkez transferFollow The Football Faithful on Social Media:Facebook | Instagram | Twitter | YouTube | TikTokThe post Ornstein gives update on potential Alexander Isak transfer first appeared on The Football Faithful.