Alexander Isak Relocates as Transfer Speculation Creates Growing Anxiety Around His Future
Reports suggest that Newcastle United forward Alexander Isak's decision to relocate from his current residence, where he has been living since his 2022 arrival at the club, is unrelated to any transfer ambitions.
The 25-year-old continues to be strongly associated with a potential record-breaking British transfer to Liverpool during the remaining summer transfer period, though Newcastle would need to secure a replacement before approving such a move—the Magpies recently witnessed their primary target Benjamin Šeško choose Manchester United over them.
However, Isak's domestic situation has been unsettled off the field for considerably longer than the current transfer speculation has been developing. The Daily Mail reports that the Swedish international has vacated the premium rental accommodation for which he was paying £7,000 ($9,497) monthly, citing a lingering "sense of unease" after experiencing a break-in—which he characterized as an "attack" in April 2024.
During the theft, which occurred while Isak was away from home, his vehicle was taken along with approximately £78,000 ($105,825) worth of jewelry and cash. The property's lease was scheduled for renewal this summer, coinciding with Isak's expressed wish to depart Newcastle amid Liverpool's interest, and the publication claims neighbors confirmed his intention to relocate following the burglary had been established from the start.
The ex-Real Sociedad attacker, who initially experienced no issues upon moving to the neighborhood, isn't the sole Newcastle player to fall victim to such criminal activity. The club has subsequently invested in monitored alarm systems and security patrols following a "series" of additional break-ins.
Isak, who has been Newcastle's leading goalscorer for the past two campaigns, continues to train apart from the squad and will be absent for the season opener against Aston Villa in 2025–26. He has allegedly even stated he will refuse to represent Newcastle ever again.