TA: Newcastle also doubts Saudi attitude; the closer we get to close the window, the more impossible Isaac will be to leave

Hupu August 16th TheAthleticUK Newcastle team answered the fans' questions. How is the contract in

Hao? The official statement is, how long will his contract last? ——Jack B.

In the summer of 2022, Dan Asheworth renewed his contract with Howe, and in the following offseason, he secretly won another contract. It wasn't until last July that Eals revealed this in a video interview with TheAthletic reporter.

Howe was closely connected with the England team at the time, and Newcastle had a huge change off the field after Amanda Staveli stepped down as United owner and Mitchell took office, which made him feel uneasy.

As far as I know, this is the last contract renewal he signed, with no termination clauses included, and there are several years left.

I am not sure about the specific expiration date of the contract, but I do not need to renew the contract urgently. Howe is paid a lot at Newcastle United – a matter of course given his brilliant achievements – and his own contract situation seems to be no priority. Did

PIF lose interest in us? Or is it just because we are very behind their priorities when it comes to decision making? I can't imagine their other businesses spending more than six months changing CEOs? ——Andrew M.

Although he said a lot verbally, he had little practical actions. Many people in the club have previously expressed their concerns about PIF participation or lack of participation.

Almost all senior executives in Newcastle took a long time to appoint. In football, you need to be flexible and quick to act. This is far from ideal. However, this is exactly how PIF acts. We knew this from the beginning when everyone was tired of the word “process-driven”.

Ells still has no one to replace him 11 months after taking office, which is simply nonsense (it is very unfair to him).

How does Newcastle view their transfer goals this season? Some say their moves are ambitious, some say they are too radical, but does the club think that even other larger clubs are coming to seek transfers, and they have enough influence to sign these players with coaching, salary and Champions League qualification? ——Matt M.

João Pedro's situation is different from Mbeumo. At least some people in the club feel that they have been misled by the remarks of Pedro's camp, and the facts have proved that their ideas are correct. The same is true for Hugo Ekitic, although Newcastle believes that the deal will be reached if Liverpool does not join the competition.

At the same time, Benjamin Sheshko has been regarded as an ambitious target, and Newcastle also strongly suspects that he wants to join Manchester United, but their pursuit is affected to a certain extent by the Isaac incident.

Ho Ideally hopes players can play for Newcastle, but the higher the level of players the club is aiming at, the less likely they will be to be shaken just by wanting to represent the club.

Is there any evidence to confirm that Isaac told Newcastle United a year ago that he wanted to leave? In May, there were reports that Isaac wanted to stay. Did Isaac lied in May, or did he lied a year ago? ——Stephenlevy09

Stephen, the best thing I can do is to recommend you an article written by Chris and I a few weeks ago. The problem during the transfer window – and many other times – is that you can talk about the same topic with countless people and get countless versions of the statement. What a vast ocean of agenda!

My favorite football quote may be what Rafa Benitez often says: "Football is a lie."

How likely is Isaac leaving? Does Newcastle United have his alternative plan? ——Vinit G.

The closer the transfer deadline, the less likely Isaac is to leave. At present, Liverpool has not yet made a offer close to Newcastle's valuation, so there is no decision yet.

If they do make a offer, there are some things to consider, although their position has always been consistent. Newcastle doesn't want to sell it, and there is no need to sell it.

As we reported earlier, Isaac's position is that he will not play for the club anymore, but Newcastle and Howe believe they can help him recover and reintegrate with the team.

He is eager to compete in major events, and the World Cup will arrive at the end of the season. Was the strike helpful to his wishes? Can the strike help him get important transfer opportunities?