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Alexander Isak has said he would reject one specific offer from Newcastle United(Image: YouTube\/Adopted Geordies)<\/p>\nIt remains to be seen whether Alexander Isak will play for Newcastle United again as he looks to force through a move to Liverpool, but he definitely won’t be emulating Alan ShearerAlexander Isak has said he would reject one specific offer from Newcastle United(Image: YouTube\/Adopted Geordies)<\/p>\n
Alexander Isak once said he would turn down the offer to become Newcastle United’s<\/a> new No. 9 if he was offered the honour. This summer, Isak has gone from being Newcastle’s most exciting and loved striker since Alan Shearer<\/a> to public enemy No. 1 at St. James’ Park.<\/p>\n The Swede has been desperate to move to Liverpool,<\/a> who have already had a bid worth \u00a3110million knocked back by the Toon<\/a>. Isak, 25, has been training separately from the rest of Eddie Howe’s squad<\/a>.<\/p>\n It’s also understood the ex-Real Sociedad man has informed the club he does not intend on playing for them again<\/a>. It’s a far cry from a few months ago, where many in the Newcastle<\/a> faithful wanted to grant him Shearer’s iconic number.<\/p>\n READ MORE: Man Utd ‘hurt’ Barcelona after completing transfer for their top target<\/a>READ MORE: Alexander Isak’s ‘juicy’ Man Utd offer and Pep Guardiola intervention to seal \u00a351m deal<\/a><\/p>\n During an appearance on the Adopted Geordies<\/a> podcast in February, Isak was asked whether he would consider taking the famous No. 9 shirt for the Magpies. After briefly considering his thoughts, the striker, who was this week confirmed as Newcastle’s No. 14 for this season despite the No. 9 being left vacant by the outgoing Callum Wilson, revealed he would likely reject such an offer.<\/p>\n Isak said: “I would probably stay as 14 to be honest. I know [the No. 9 is iconic]. I think it’s a difficult one because I’ve been successful with 14, and it would probably not be an easy decision. I understand [the desire to wear the No. 9 shirt] but we\u2019ll see.\u201d<\/p>\n When asked about his affection for his current number, he added: “I wouldn\u2019t say it\u2019s just one player, but 14 is an iconic number. There have been great players who have played with that number. [David] Ginola, Thierry Henry, and I had 14 when I signed for Dortmund as well, so there\u2019s some history there.\u201d<\/p>\n It’s understood Liverpool<\/a> are not planning on making a second bid for Isak, who is understood to be valued at around \u00a3150m by Newcastle. The Merseysiders are seemingly carrying out a wait and see approach to see what happens between the forward and the club.<\/p>\n According to The Athletic<\/a>, Isak has no plans to re-integrate himself with the rest of the squad, let alone pull on the black and white jersey again. It’s also been claimed he will maintain his position, even if he does not agree a move to Anfield by the time the transfer window shuts on September 1.<\/p>\n Howe has also stated he will not include Isak in his plans while the current situation is ongoing. After he watched his side draw 2-2 with Espanyol in a friendly last Friday, the ex-Bournemouth manager said: “We’ve had discussions.<\/p>\n “It’s clear at the moment that we can’t involve him with the group. I don’t know how long that will be for, but that’s the latest.”<\/p>\n Looking ahead to Newcastle’s Premier League<\/a> opener against Aston Villa<\/a> on Saturday afternoon, Howe added: “I’d want Alex to be playing today. I’d want him training tomorrow. We would love the player to be with us.<\/p>\n “Let me make that absolutely clear. There’s no part of me that doesn’t want that outcome, but I don’t see the current situation changing for Aston Villa.”<\/p>\n Newcastle’s efforts to replace him have also been in vain. Manchester United<\/a> recently pipped them to the signing of Benjamin Sesko, while attempts to sign the likes of Bryan Mbeumo, Liam Delap and Joao Pedro have also failed this summer.<\/p>\n Join our new WhatsApp community <\/a>and receive your daily dose of Mirror Football content. We also treat our community members to special offers, promotions, and adverts from us and our partners. If you don’t like our community, you can check out any time you like. If you’re curious, you can read our Privacy Notice.<\/a><\/p>\n Sky Sports discounted Premier League and EFL package<\/p>\n This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more<\/a> \u00a343<\/p>\n \u00a335<\/p>\n Sky<\/p>\n![\"Alexander](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/1_GettyImages-2225132294-6.jpg\")
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Eddie Howe has already said Isak will not be involved against Aston Villa on the weekend(Image: 2025 Getty Images)<\/p>\n![\"Content](\"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/1753375160_403_0_Sky-Factbox.jpg\")
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