Post: Liverpool wants to sign Newcastle striker Isaac, but may stay in the team this year

The Post wrote an article about the future of Newcastle striker Isaac, which stated that players want to pursue honors, which is difficult to achieve in Newcastle. Liverpool want to sign Isaac, but players are more likely to stay in Newcastle for another year.

The situation is more complicated about Isaac's future. The club plans to provide him with a No. 9 jersey, but Isaac is easy-going and does not necessarily value this matter. The more core issue

is the contract. In the spring of 2024, the club had preliminary negotiations with him on the issue of a salary increase, but it was put on hold due to changes in the top management. The new management believes his four-year contract salary is good enough, but the decision does not take into account the players' feelings. Isaac believes he deserves a new contract and is currently paid less than his market value. Although the club promised to restart negotiations at the end of the season, there has been no substantial progress so far.

Isaac is not "unhappy" in Newcastle, he loves the team and fans. However, at the age of 25, he is eager to compete for top honors such as the Premier League or the Champions League, and is aware that he has the corresponding strength, which is difficult for the current team to achieve. Liverpool's interest is real in terms of transfers, but any deal will involve a record price of at least £150 million. Newcastle's official position is very clear: Isaac is not a product.

Therefore, the most likely situation is that Isaac will stay for another season and receive a certain financial reward. He is unlikely to sign a long-term contract that will completely lock his career golden period in Newcastle, and may be more likely to be sold next summer.