Newcastle have opened the door for Isak to complete a move to the Saudi Pro League. Isak has been allowed to begin contract talks with Al-Hilal over a move to the Middle East. Discussions are ongoing between the player and his agents. A deal will be a formality because Newcastle’s owners will effectively be negotiating with themselves over a transfer fee. Both the Magpies and Al-Hilal are owned by the Saudi Public Investment Fund (PIF).

Saudi Pro League giants Al Hilal have shown interest in Newcastle United's Alexander Isak, according to reports from Di Marzio. It appears that Al Hilal are considering making an effort to persuade Isak to join their team. Due to both clubs being owned by PIF, there are no anticipated obstacles in reaching a deal. Despite Liverpool's interest in Isak, Newcastle has been reluctant to sell him to the Reds, which makes a potential transfer to Al Hilal more likely. Al Hilal's financial strength enables them to potentially meet Newcastle's significant transfer fee demands, positioning them as a strong candidate for securing Isak's services, particularly because they are considered less of a direct threat to Newcastle than a Premier League competitor like Liverpool.