Exclusive images have emerged of Alexander Isak training at Newcastle United’s Darsley Park, marking his first public appearance since his dramatic transfer saga began. The 25-year-old Swedish striker, who accused Newcastle of breaking promises in an Instagram post earlier this month and hinted at a move to Liverpool, was spotted back in action. The photos, obtained by The Mirror, show him running drills and sharing words with manager Eddie Howe—sparking a wave of excitement and debate among fans and pundits.
These images surface just days after Isak’s emotional plea, when he cited “broken promises” and trained alone at Real Sociedad. That moment fueled Liverpool’s £150 million chase, although Newcastle rejected a £110m offer and insisted on keeping him. His absence from the season opener against Aston Villa only deepened the uncertainty. Yet on Wednesday, August 20, he returned to training—a move insiders credit to Howe’s “open-door” policy. The pictures portray a focused but weary Isak in a black training kit, suggesting a reluctant step toward reintegration.
Reaction online has been electric. On X, @NUFCFanatic celebrated, “Isak’s back—those pics are gold!” Meanwhile, @LFCTransferTalk speculated, “Training or stalling? Liverpool won’t give up.” Newcastle’s stalled pursuit of Brentford striker Yoane Wissa has further raised questions about whether they can afford to lose Isak, especially with a striker shortage looming. Interestingly, the training shots also show him alongside Bruno Guimarães, who had previously fueled speculation with a cryptic Instagram post. The two now appear to be mending fences.
This saga traces back to July 2025, when Isak skipped pre-season and trained alone in Spain amid growing Liverpool interest. His Instagram silence since that controversial statement had only added mystery, making these training pictures even more significant. While Newcastle’s hierarchy had been angered by his actions, the images suggest a more pragmatic approach is now being taken. A club insider told The Sun, “He’s here to play—whether he stays is another matter.”
With the transfer window closing on September 1, Liverpool face a tight deadline if they want to secure his signature. No fresh bids have been reported yet, but Isak’s return to training may serve as leverage in ongoing negotiations—or simply a temporary truce. The photos show him stretching, sprinting, and shooting, indicating he is physically ready. But whether his heart lies in Newcastle’s black and white or Liverpool’s red remains the burning question. For now, these exclusive images provide a rare glimpse into one of football’s most captivating sagas.
