Alexander Isak has confirmed he’s yet to speak with Eddie Howe since his controversial exit from Newcastle United. The 26-year-old striker caused a stir in the summer after refusing to play for the Magpies when his dream transfer to Liverpool was initially blocked.
Newcastle stood firm until the final days of the transfer window, eventually signing Nick Woltemade as his replacement. That move opened the door for Liverpool to submit a record-breaking £125 million offer, which Newcastle reluctantly accepted — bringing an end to one of the biggest transfer sagas of the summer.
Isak’s behaviour drew heavy criticism, with many Newcastle supporters turning against him and neutrals questioning his professionalism. Howe later admitted their relationship changed after the incident, and it appears the pair haven’t patched things up since.
Speaking ahead of Sweden’s World Cup qualifier against Switzerland, Isak said: “It’s not something I want to talk about now. It doesn’t do any good for me or Newcastle — it’s best to just move on.”
When asked if he’d spoken to his former boss, the Liverpool striker replied simply: “No.”
Isak scored his first goal for Liverpool in the Carabao Cup win over Southampton but has yet to open his Premier League account. The Reds have struggled recently, suffering back-to-back league defeats and a Champions League loss to Galatasaray, slipping behind Arsenal in the title race.
“I’m working hard and trying to find my rhythm,” Isak said. “It’s been a challenging period, but I’m confident things will improve as the team finds its flow again. I’m happy here — the bond between the club and the fans is special.”
He added: “I’m ready for 90 minutes if needed. I’ve played more recently, things have settled, and I feel in a much stronger position now.”
Liverpool next face Manchester United at Anfield, followed by a Champions League trip to Eintracht Frankfurt and then Brentford away.
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