Newcastle United striker Alexander Isak reportedly turned down a proposal from Manchester United before his move to Tyneside, according to Mundo Deportivo. Isak sealed his £58 million switch to the from Real Sociedad last week as the Magpies once again displayed the type of ambition the owners promised upon their takeover almost 12 months ago.
The Spanish outlet claim that while Man United did not make an official bid to Sociedad for Isak, they did put a ‘juicy’ proposal on the table to the player, but his representative agency advised him to turn the Red Devils down. Incidentally, Isak’s former side have been drawn in the same Europa League group as Man United, which would’ve seen a very swift reunion.
Isak is still awaiting the green light to make his Newcastle debut with the Sweden international yet to receive a work permit. Despite being signed in time according to Premier League rules, Isak missed the draw with Wolverhampton Wanderers on Sunday because the necessary paperwork was not completed by the Home Office.
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Newcastle boss Eddie Howe is hopeful he will be able to make his debut at Liverpool on Wednesday night, but revealed they are still waiting for the go ahead. He said: “I desperately hope so. We are in the hands of other people.
“There is no guarantee but it is as close as 75 minutes before kick off so it may go right down to the wire. In training he has looked good although the sessions have been light.”
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