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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
Sport
David Hytner

Newcastle’s Alexander Isak offered £600,000-a-week tax-free deal by Al-Hilal

Alexander Isak  in action for Newcastle
Alexander Isak has been unsettled by the transfer talk and did not play for Newcastle in the friendly against Celtic last Saturday. Photograph: Richard Sellers/Getty Images/Allstar

Alexander Isak has been offered a staggering £600,000-a-week tax-free deal by Al-Hilal in Saudi Arabia with further lucrative bonuses on top. The Newcastle striker is open to leaving St James’ Park and Liverpool, who are long-term admirers, are keeping an eye on the situation.

Isak has not travelled to Asia with his Newcastle teammates for the club’s pre-season tour, officially because of a minor muscle injury, and is assessing his options. They include Al-Hilal, who reached the Club World Cup quarter-finals, losing to Fluminense, and want to make a grand statement by signing Isak – one of the most coveted players on the market.

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