Newcastle team Hope updated the latest news about Isaac. He said that Newcastle senior executives have decided to stay in Isaac, and it is no longer possible for them to find a replacement in the transfer market.
The reporter said that a few hours before the kickoff, Newcastle's boss and a senior director of PIF (Saudi Public Investment Fund) went to Isaac's home to talk to him. The Newcastle senior executives are absolutely willing and determined to convince Isaac to stay, not only to stay, but also to convince him to appear.
If Isaac does agree to stay and they can get him back to the team building, or, to put it bluntly, back to the locker room, it will most likely come with a new contract. It is not known what the outcome of that meeting is, and some sources hinted to reporters that this is a step in the right direction.
Newcastle senior executives have made clear their position that Isaac cannot go anywhere, and he must accept this now. By September 1, if he was still here, in World Cup year, would any player be willing to sit and play for the U21 team and train alone? Absolutely not.
If it was 70% possible to stay in the team two weeks ago, then Isaac would now be 90% possible to stay in the team. It's a gamble, and Newcastle would rather miss the £150 million transfer fee that Liverpool may offer, because Newcastle simply can't find a replacement in the transfer market.
And Isaac needs very cautious PR, and Eddie Howe will be the one who does it. Once Isaac can score the ball into the opponent's goal, fans and teammates will forgive him.