Newcastle United fans are expecting Alexander Isak to leave the club in the near future after a new contract twist at St James’ Park.
Reports claimed the Newcastle forward has demanded a release clause be inserted into any new contract amid talks over a new deal with the Magpies.
Despite having four years left on his current deal, the club remain keen to tie him down to an extension in a show of faith.
Football Insider first revealed in June that United would line up the offer of a new deal as they remained insistent that he would stay at the club for the coming season.
However, with the new report claiming he wants a release clause, many supporters are suggesting he is already looking for a way out.
After failing to qualify for European competitions last season, speculation was rife about Isak’s future at St James’ Park, but no official move ever came from interested clubs.
Despite the lack of activity in the summer, the striker has long-term admirers in both Arsenal and Chelsea, and could be tempted to move on if they endure another disappointing season.
Newcastle United fans expect Alexander Isak exit after contract news
Alongside Bruno Guimaraes and Anthony Gordon, Isak is one of the most valuable assets in Eddie Howe’s squad, and one that the club could build their future around.
However, his ambitions of playing at the very highest level will need to be matched if the club want to retain his services for the foreseeable future.
The request to include a release clause is far from the end of the world, and does not necessarily mean he wants to leave, but would make it easier to do so should he see fit.
As a result, fans have taken to social media, with many insisting Isak will leave Newcastle sooner rather than later.
Just be happy that its only a release clause at this stage, and not a transfer request. Because if we get one more transfer window wrong, can see it swiftly becoming the latter.
— Murph (@NUFCMurph) September 12, 2024
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We need to enjoy this season with him, as I think he will leave in the summer.
— FPL Doni (@Steven09845281) September 12, 2024
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Unfortunately so mate! Few clubs aren’t. Need to become CL regulars and trophy winners to lose that tag.
This season is crucial. The club must show signs of ambition and achieve some sort of success or else Isak/Bruno/Gordon (don’t think it would be all three) could leave.
— Charlie Bennett (@CharIieBennett) September 12, 2024
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Clearly wants out. Wants a pay rise now then out at the first opportunity. Probably to arsenal. Can’t blame him. Club have let him down with their bullshit waffle, poor recruitment, and money they waste.
— FECB (@PMB28593434) September 12, 2024
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Can’t blame him, signing players like Lloyd Kelly and John ruddy aren’t exactly going to give you confidence in the project
— Wez_NE34⚫️⚪️ (@_W_E_Z__) September 12, 2024
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He’s such a rare commodity these days that someone will stump up the release clause, I’m pretty sure!
— Liam C (@El_Cunto76) September 12, 2024
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No chance he’s getting a release to be activated by other premier league clubs he’d be gone in the first window
— Cairns K (@CairnsKD) September 12, 2024
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