Isak 'training at former club' amid Newcastle uncertainty

 Isak 'training at former club' amid Newcastle uncertainty

Alexander Isak is currently training at the facilities of his former club, Real Sociedad, as he recovers from a minor thigh injury. The Swedish striker has been working individually alongside his personal staff at Sociedad’s training ground, specifically during times when the facilities are not being used by the Spanish club. This unusual arrangement has been made known to Newcastle United, who are reportedly aware of his current location and recovery plans.

Isak did not travel with Newcastle for their recent pre-season tour of Singapore, raising questions about his future with the club. Sources indicate that Isak has told Newcastle he is open to exploring potential transfer options during this summer window. This comes amid growing interest from Premier League rivals, particularly Liverpool, who are reportedly monitoring his situation closely.

The decision to train at Sociedad rather than at Newcastle’s facilities adds fuel to ongoing transfer speculation. While it’s not uncommon for players to recover in familiar surroundings, especially when dealing with personal staff, doing so during a time of contract uncertainty has only increased attention on the Swedish international.

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If Alexander Isak is transferred this summer, Real Sociedad stand to benefit financially from the deal due to clauses included in his original transfer to Newcastle. The Spanish club will receive 10 percent of any fee above €70 million as part of a sell-on agreement. In addition to that, Sociedad are entitled to an extra 2.5 percent through FIFA's solidarity mechanism, which rewards clubs for their role in the development of players.

This financial incentive could make Real Sociedad indirectly supportive of a move, especially if the fee reaches a high figure. Newcastle signed Isak from Sociedad in 2022 for around €70 million, making him one of the club’s record signings. With speculation suggesting any future deal could surpass that amount significantly, Sociedad’s cut could be worth several million euros.

For Newcastle, offloading Isak might open up room to invest in other areas, especially if the club is looking to balance financial fair play constraints. However, selling one of their top forwards would come at a sporting cost, particularly after the impact Isak made in his debut Premier League season.

The coming weeks are likely to be crucial, as Newcastle weigh their options and Isak considers his next career move.