Alexander Isak is the most feared striker in Europe right now and a man on fire.
His brace in Saturday’s 3-1 win at Southampton takes him up to 16 goal involvements (13 goals and three assists) in his last 10 league games and right in the mix for the Premier League golden boot, just two behind Mo Salah at the top.
Constant talk continues (mostly from Sky Sports and Arsenal fans on social media) around his future, but Newcastle United plan to do everything in their power to keep him at the club.
Isak’s behind-the-scenes response to rumours
After revealing that the club will open talks over a new improved contract at the end of the season, The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards has revealed what sources close to Isak have been saying about the player’s response to the non-stop rumours.
Isak’s previous comments on his future
Quizzed on links to Arsenal back in November, he said: “Throughout my career, I have never talked about or really commented on the move rumours during the season. There have been many such years where it has been talked about. It doesn’t affect me.
“I am commenting on my situation in Newcastle, and I have never had any problem there. I am fully focused on my task there and that we will have a fantastic season. There are still great opportunities for that. I have no thoughts about anything else.”
Isak has also played down talk of a contract stand off, adding: “The only thing I can say is that a lot of information and rumours often come out. Much of what I read is not true. So that’s about all I can say about the whole thing.”
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