Alexander Isak Named in Sweden Squad Amid Transfer Speculations

Alexander Isak Named in Sweden Squad Amid Transfer Speculations

Alexander Isak Named in Sweden Squad Amid Transfer Speculations

Alexander Isak has been included in the Sweden national team despite not participating in any matches this season, as he seeks a transfer from Newcastle United.

Isak is one of 24 players selected by Sweden's head coach Jon Dahl Tomasson for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers against Slovenia and Kosovo next month.

The 25-year-old striker is currently training separately from his Newcastle teammates, having expressed a desire to join Liverpool, even though he has three years remaining on his contract.

Also named in Tomasson's squad is fellow striker Viktor Gyokeres, who recently scored his first two goals for Arsenal.

The Sweden coach remarked, "I am very happy that Alexander Isak wants to be part of the squad; he is a tremendous player. The situation he is facing is not ideal, and he has not trained with the team. However, he is capable of influencing matches, and he wishes to contribute to our squad. The World Cup is significant for Alexander Isak."

Liverpool has not submitted a new offer for Isak since their initial bid of £110 million was declined earlier this month.

Following this, Isak issued a statement on social media, alleging that Newcastle had broken a promise to allow him to leave this summer. However, the Magpies have refuted this claim, maintaining that Isak is not for sale.

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