"Explaining the precise meaning behind Isak's words, one well-placed source told CaughtOffside that this related to both a new contract for the player himself, and Newcastle's general transfer plans. Isak says he was promised a new contract and a pay rise, but those talks collapsed after the ownership change, our source said. Alexander Isak in action for Newcastle against Everton last season (Photo by George Wood/Getty Images) Former sporting director Paul Mitchell ended negotiations, leaving Isak disappointed both financially and in terms of the club's sporting direction."
"He expected serious investment in the squad and infrastructure to compete at the top, but those plans never materialized. The ownership and general regime change seems to have had a key role here, with Newcastle now seen as being unable or unwilling to fulfil promises made by Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi. Another source backed this up, and described the player's relationship with the club as completely broken."
Alexander Isak has a completely broken relationship with Newcastle United after promised contract talks and a pay rise collapsed following an ownership change. Former sporting director Paul Mitchell ended negotiations, leaving Isak disappointed financially and about the club's sporting direction. Isak expected serious investment in the squad and infrastructure to compete at the top, but those plans never materialized. Newcastle are now seen as unable or unwilling to fulfil promises made by Amanda Staveley and Mehrdad Ghodoussi. Despite links to Al Hilal and interest from Real Madrid, Isak only wants a move to Liverpool and is pushing for that transfer.
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