Newcastle United may visit Korea without their key striker Alexander Isak (26).
The British 'Daily Mail' reported on the 26th (Korea time) that journalist Luis Steel recently appeared on the podcast 'Whistleblowers,' asserting that "it is not absolutely impossible" regarding Isak's transfer to Liverpool, capturing the attention of fans.
Steel emphasized, "Newcastle has already mentioned amounts and transfer fees, and when they move like that, it could be a signal that something is going on," adding, "I see the possibility at about 30 percent."
Swedish national team striker Isak is evaluated as one of the hottest strikers in Europe, having recorded 23 goals and 6 assists in the 2024-2025 Premier League season.
Liverpool has already spent £182 million (about 320 billion won) bringing in Florian Wirtz, Jeremy Frimpong, and Miloš Kerkenez. However, Isak is also mentioned as one of Liverpool's transfer targets this summer.
Isak currently has 2 years remaining on his contract with Newcastle. Newcastle is reported to be seeking a transfer fee of about £150 million (approximately 278.9 billion won). This figure could break the record for the highest transfer fee in British football history.
Newcastle is set to face Team K League in the Coupang Play Series, which will be held at Suwon World Cup Stadium on July 30. They are also scheduled to compete against Tottenham, led by Son Heung-min, at Seoul World Cup Stadium on August 3.
However, if the speculation regarding Isak's transfer becomes a reality, Korean fans may miss the opportunity to see Newcastle's top goal scorer in person. This is why interest regarding Isak's move is rising among Korean fans. It raises the question of whether Isak will appear in Seoul wearing a Newcastle jersey.
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