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Eddie Howe had a lot to say after our very good 4-0 win at Ipswich yesterday, with one of many post-match subjects centring round hat-trick hero Alexander Isak.
Arsenal have been frequently linked with a transfer in 2025 and the Gunners’ curiosity could solely enhance following the Swede’s gorgeous treble at Portman Street.
Nevertheless, Howe made Newcastle’s stance clear in his press convention after the sport and in addition make clear his contract state of affairs.
Howe insisted that nobody on the membership has any curiosity in Isak, explaining that he’s an enormous a part of our long-term plans.
“Makes me giggle! Yeah completely,” Howe stated when requested if he plans to maintain Isak on the membership. “There’s no a part of me or anybody at Newcastle that desires to let Alex go. He’s very a lot a part of our long-term plans. Personally, I don’t see that being a difficulty.”
Howe’s subsequent line was maybe probably the most encouraging, saying “each dialog” he’s had with the striker concerning his future at Newcastle has been “very constructive”, suggesting he’s on no account angling for a transfer.
“Each dialog I’ve had regarding his future with him has been very constructive,” Howe stated. “I’d love, for him, with the opposite gamers to be the person that contributes to us profitable a trophy, that’s the intention.”
Earlier stories have acknowledged that talks over a brand new improved deal for Isak had ‘stalled’ – however Howe has set the report straight, revealing that talks are but to even begin resulting from him nonetheless having a ‘lengthy contract’ with the membership.
“I don’t assume contract talks began, I feel that’s the problem,” Howe stated when requested about his deal, which nonetheless has three and a half years left to run.
“If you’re going to say they stalled after they by no means began that’s an issue! He has a protracted contract and I’m certain when the time comes that can be mentioned Alex’s representatives and the soccer membership however I don’t actually know an excessive amount of greater than that.
“I don’t assume essentially at this stage now we have to (persuade him to remain). “He’s motivated, desires to do nicely and has huge aspirations together with his profession. He nonetheless comparatively younger so he has hopefully acquired a very vivid future forward of him – his want to attain objectives is second to none.”
Promising phrases from Howe. Curiosity is inevitable and it’ll be very important that we qualify for European soccer subsequent season, nevertheless it’s
